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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: physio on 15 September 2015, 13:34
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my car is going in for 2ND service on Friday 2 yrs old ,
they are telling me the air con needs servicing at an £75
is it worth having it done
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Do they mean a re-gas or just a deodorizer service?
A re-gas is unlikely to be required and you would notice it by a lack of cold air when using the air-con - this is just an expensive up-sell and not normally required. Typically a re-gas might be a good idea around 5 years
A deodorizer might be a good idea if you do very high mileage as bugs can build up in the unit and cause a bad smell. But you can buy a can of deodorizer from halfords or other car parts supplier and do it your self, quick, easy and cheap.
My advice is just say No
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I'm getting my air con serviced next week at Inchcape vw in Chester. They had a deal on for air con service and car washed and vacuumed for about £23 on groupon. However groupon were doing an extra 20% off at the time so managed to get it for about £19. At that price I thought it was worth while, even just to have tha car cleaned!
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thanks guys car has only done 10,000 . so will tell them not to bother unless they can match the
groupon price . no harm in asking is there :smiley:
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Medic with you having a carbon grey car I'd highly advise against getting it washed at your dealers. They'll use a sponge and drag no end of grit around the car leading to swirls.
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My dealer never washes my car and they never will! At 2 years and 10k miles your air con will be fine, it's just your dealer trying to screw you for work that isn't needed.
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IHowever groupon were doing an extra 20% off at the time so managed to get it for about £19. At that price I thought it was worth while, even just to have tha car cleaned!
I'd pay them £19 not to wash the car!!
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The paintwork on my car is disgraceful at the mo anyway! I need to get it booked in for a paint correction and detail I think! Any recommendations locally?!
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That is just BS your dealer is selling. A regular aircon service/check is usually done at 4 years/40k. At 10k I wouldn't even bother.