Willtl 54 Report post Posted July 10, 2020 Probably some of you will be horrified by this, but I just got my car re-gassed at Halfords autocentre. The Aircon had been non-existant for a while so I asked them to check it (they found a valve stuck open, which they replaced) and then got them to regas. Gas alone is £110 but I also paid £29 for the diagnosis, but still a lot cheaper than Toyota/Subaru. I'll post again if I find the gas has all gone again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angelina 82 Report post Posted July 10, 2020 Probably some of you will be horrified by this, but I just got my car re-gassed at Halfords autocentre. The Aircon had been non-existant for a while so I asked them to check it (they found a valve stuck open, which they replaced) and then got them to regas. Gas alone is £110 but I also paid £29 for the diagnosis, but still a lot cheaper than Toyota/Subaru. I'll post again if I find the gas has all gone again.Got mine done last year at local dealership for £50. Had told them that a rival dealership was doing it at that price, no questions, they matched it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJay 10 Report post Posted July 11, 2020 It was £65 at the Bracknell dealership. Didn't need it done though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted July 11, 2020 Has this been massively reduced? I thought previously the going rate was more than £200? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRZ-123 174 Report post Posted July 11, 2020 I believe the car for certain model years had the expensive R1234YF gas . The rest have the much cheaper R134 gas. That is why the prices fluctuate , outside of dealer margin etc.Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 12, 2020 19 hours ago, BRZ-123 said: I believe the car for certain model years had the expensive R1234YF gas . The rest have the much cheaper R134 gas. That is why the prices fluctuate , outside of dealer margin etc. Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk Hardly any cars had the R134A older type refrigerant, it was used for about 6 months. That all cars have R1234YF now means it's got a lot cheaper anyway. The cost therefore has come down significantly. Normally around £99 for a regas. The irony is that R134A is now getting more expensive! Top tip for keeping AC working is to never turn it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJay 10 Report post Posted July 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Lauren said: Top tip for keeping AC working is to never turn it off. Agreed. Never understood Turning it off for extended periods of time as the gas is used to keep the system lubricated. Turning it off drys the seals out allowing gas to escape costing more in the long run. Also, it helps demist windows quicker when it's cold (nothing wrong with using AC and not having the dial set to cold as it results in drier air) and keeps you cooler when it's hot. Given the UK weather that could be a matter of minutes between the two lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Duff 79 Report post Posted August 8, 2020 On 7/12/2020 at 9:44 AM, Lauren said: Hardly any cars had the R134A older type refrigerant, it was used for about 6 months. That all cars have R1234YF now means it's got a lot cheaper anyway. The cost therefore has come down significantly. Normally around £99 for a regas. The irony is that R134A is now getting more expensive! Top tip for keeping AC working is to never turn it off. Mine has it and I'm a September 2013 reg. I think it was used for the first couple of years until early 2014 models that followed the successful BMW challenge on it against the EU. One advantage of it unless the system gets damaged and it leaks is that it does seem to be the 'lifetime of the car' gas it was sold as. I've never had a problem with it, never had a need for a re-gas and it still seems to be just as cold now as it was 7 years ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaltorak 111 Report post Posted August 11, 2020 Frustratingly my local halfords dont have the correct connector to check my 62 plate. Its so hot without A/C 😢 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted August 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Kaltorak said: Frustratingly my local halfords dont have the correct connector to check my 62 plate. Its so hot without A/C 😢 Your taking your car to Halfords !!! You've got Toyota in Brentford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaltorak 111 Report post Posted August 11, 2020 27 minutes ago, GT86-Ian said: Your taking your car to Halfords !!! You've got Toyota in Brentford. Ahh, yes, but at the moment I am in Poole with my folks. Its headed to Isleworth Toyota on Tuesday. I'm expecting a hefty bill I was hoping for a quick fix before I drive to Anglesey this weekend.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattt 29 Report post Posted August 11, 2020 Mine has packed in as well. Regassed but turns out the compressor clutch isnt engaging? Garage thinks it might be electrical, but are going to do some research (not a Toyota garage but reliable independent). Anyone come across this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich196 103 Report post Posted August 11, 2020 2 hours ago, mattt said: Mine has packed in as well. Regassed but turns out the compressor clutch isnt engaging? Garage thinks it might be electrical, but are going to do some research (not a Toyota garage but reliable independent). Anyone come across this? heard the relay can die, think you can swap it with the horn one to test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
86iain 44 Report post Posted August 11, 2020 I'm assuming they re gas on the recall, given my understanding is they take the engine out. Can you not just say it's shit out since then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted August 11, 2020 28 minutes ago, Rich196 said: heard the relay can die, think you can swap it with the horn one to test. Yep, happened on mine. Relays are under the bonnet and take 10 secs to swap. Leave them swapped and then buy some off of ebay for cheap as I couldn't find them new anywhere online - I actually bought 2 so have a spare if it helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaltorak 111 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 11 hours ago, 86iain said: I'm assuming they re gas on the recall, given my understanding is they take the engine out. Can you not just say it's shit out since then? Over a year since I had that done. Works out of warranty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted August 13, 2020 On 8/8/2020 at 9:06 PM, Captain Duff said: Mine has it and I'm a September 2013 reg. I think it was used for the first couple of years until early 2014 models that followed the successful BMW challenge on it against the EU. One advantage of it unless the system gets damaged and it leaks is that it does seem to be the 'lifetime of the car' gas it was sold as. I've never had a problem with it, never had a need for a re-gas and it still seems to be just as cold now as it was 7 years ago... It wasn't used for the first couple of years, it was used for a short period in 2013-14. I have a 2012 built car and that is on the R1234YF. Mine has been fine as well. Never turning it off helps here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattt 29 Report post Posted August 29, 2020 On 8/11/2020 at 8:18 PM, Rich196 said: heard the relay can die, think you can swap it with the horn one to test. cheers for this - it was exactly that. Aircon now lovely and cold! 1 Rich196 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites