Regassing a Ford Ghia's air conditioning cost?

AMO

Hi all,

How much should it cost to regas a Ford Fiesta Ghia's air conditioning?

I was charged £55 + VAT.

Is that good value?

Thanx

AMO

moonrakerz

Have they checked all the seals first ? if not, all that gas will soon leak out again !

Quentin

It's worth paying extra for dye to be put in with the gas.

Then next time it needs gassing, any leaks are apparent, and can be fixed before paying another £55+ which might be a waste of money.

jeannieblue

We charge less, £50 inc VAT and £10 for the dye.

Was it empty? If so, could have a leak and dye would've been the way to go. How old is the car?

AMO

Thanks for that. Basically, we took the car in because it was making a clicking sound when the aircon was on. They said it needed regassing and went ahead and did it.

Seems like £55 + VAT is slightly high given that you do it for £50 inc VAT.

The car is 03 reg.

Thanx

AMO

JonathanA

We've also got a Ford that has just had the air-con regassed and fully checked for leaks. The cost was £50+VAT (£58.75) total which i thought was fairly reasonably. It certainly works a lot better now than it did before!

jeannieblue

AMO wrote: »

Thanks for that. Basically, we took the car in because it was making a clicking sound when the aircon was on. They said it needed regassing and went ahead and did it.

Seems like £55 + VAT is slightly high given that you do it for £50 inc VAT.

The car is 03 reg.

Thanx

AMO

Costs do vary - if it is working fine now, then that is good. Don't think you have been stitched up - if that is what you are worring about.

hewhoisnotintheknow

what is a ford Ghia?

its just the trim level surley

jammin_2

hewhoisnotintheknow wrote: »

what is a ford Ghia?

its just the trim level surley

Original post says Ford Fiesta Ghia.