twisted_pr 16 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 The aircon in my 147 Sele is blowing nowt but warm air, even when set on "Lo". Looking at the service record the aircon hasn't been touched since the car was new - some 11 years ago! Although I come from a biking background (where the visor gap is your aircon ) I know enough about car aircon to know that it is not something I want to attempt myself (they must call them Death Kits in the USA for a reason!) So, would I be OK taking the car to a local mechanic/Kwik-Fit where they do recharging/testing, or would I be better off calling an aircon man in a van type? Or is there anything "unique" about the Alfa/147 aircon system that means it really needs to go to an Alfa/Fiat garage? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 Mine works , it doesn't in my 156 though I've heard that for it to be done properly they need to flush all the old stuff out and refill the whole system with new fresh. The cheaper places will probably just top up your system and not flush it first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted_pr 16 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 Don't think there's much stuff left in mine to flush out but that is a good tip K9d. Local KwikShit is doing a complete regas/relube for £49, plus you can have a bioflush (extra spondoolies) at the same time. Am always a bit sceptical about these places, but it's nearly half the price the local (and trusted) spanner man is asking for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 I use Kwikfit, if it's not like, 10% colder they half the price, or something Takes about 15 minutes and they leave the aircon on full blast to prove it when you get back in the car, Brrrrr A proper mechanic nine times out of ten doesn't do it, and sends your car to kwikfit, charging you a little extra for the priveledge, so you may as well take it yourself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted July 14, 2013 Either are good and not much in the price the quotes I had from the aircon local mobile chap was a fiver less than QuickFit. The biggest issue with air con is the safe disposal of the old gas not a very green product. I did see something recently about a Eco friendly version but can't find the place I read it will look into this further.The other thing to remember is that most good places will do a pressure check on the system before refilling so you know if there is a problem. Also the work will be covered by the standard garantee . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123456789 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) An air con service done quickly is a bad thing and should be questioned. Kwik fit are hit and miss and i wouldn't want them anywhere near my AC system. Edited July 15, 2013 by SLiM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 Personally, I plan all my routes to avoid Shit Fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted_pr 16 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 Am in Royston area tomorrow, so it's booked in to Alfa Workshop for a survey and recharge. Nigh on same price as ShitFit too 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 How much is nigh on ? Tell us twisty ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted_pr 16 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 A whopping £1.00 more expensive at Alfa Workshop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 How much is it for fucks sake ? Blood from a stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted_pr 16 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 sorry, now I get you £50 inc VAT. (To save you looking it up yourself or doing any complicated maths ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 Whats that in ugandan dollars? Thats all biggy deals with these days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 Absolutely Still waiting for an email back from twisty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted_pr 16 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 Duh, everyone knows Uganda's currency is the Shilling. That deliberate mistake aside, off the top of my head I think 50 GBP is roughly 195,174.89 UGX Who said "Google is your friend"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted_pr 16 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 F me, it's freezing today. In my car Although, I have a very slow leak so for how much longer I don't know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted_pr 16 Report post Posted August 8, 2013 Three weeks later it's still Siberia in the motor and no sign of dye around the aircon gubbins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted August 9, 2013 The biggest issue with air con is the safe disposal of the old gas not a very green product. R134a is about as geen a product as you'll ever see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted August 11, 2013 R134a is about as geen a product as you'll ever see. I know you have an issue with me but the French are banning sales of new cars that have 134a in the system including rather a large diplomatic argument with Mercedes who are not allowed to supply certain cars that have already been ordered this is solely down to the environmental impact of 134a And the new regs .Now replaced in a lot of new cars across Europe. By the way not understanding something you have read is only a reason for ridicule if your not big enough to to be given an alternative and accept it and apologise for the error. We are not all experienced techs if we were we would not be here asking for advice and seeking verification of fact and hearsay . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted August 11, 2013 If this is such a green product why is it illegal to release this into the atmosphere ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted August 14, 2013 Green... as in colour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted August 14, 2013 I think there may have been a misunderstanding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted August 15, 2013 Green... as in colour. Sorry should have clicked lol.. In desperate need emocons . My apologies I do have a sense of humor well most of the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted August 15, 2013 Am in Royston area tomorrow, so it's booked in to Alfa Workshop for a survey and recharge. Nigh on same price as ShitFit too Love the guys at Alfa Workshop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted August 18, 2013 Love the guys at Alfa Workshop Jamie is almost as good at scaremongering as Ned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
