C30 AC : - Just been quoted £1100 to have the AC Condenser replaced - Page 2

volvoid · Nov 30th, 2013, 21:04

go to a garage that doesnt want to rip you off

Falmouthboy · Dec 1st, 2013, 08:34

I can't see how the OP could have gone from Feb when the car was bought, through the summer to November and only now be realising the air con wasn't working! Certainly too late to claim it was like it on delivery.

I would be asking for proof that the issue was stone damage on the condenser. May even be worth a trip to Kwik Fit to get this confirmed. I would then phone a few other dealers and ask for a quote. If you can get closer to £600 you may wish to stay with the dealer network.

Otherwise, it's leg work to find an Indi and possibly a used condenser and save even more.

No point in going through insurance (although you could) as the increase in future premiums would make this unviable.

marinovVC30 · Dec 2nd, 2013, 15:45

I had http://www.coolcaraircon.co.uk/ come and replace the A/C condenser at my place for £250 inc. re-gas. Very happy with the work so far, 2 years warranty (stone damage excluded).

BTW, I don't think your dealer cannot know if the condenser has been pierced by a stone w/o actually removing it first.

super josh · Dec 18th, 2013, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinovVC30

I had http://www.coolcaraircon.co.uk/ come and replace the A/C condenser at my place for £250 inc. re-gas. Very happy with the work so far, 2 years warranty (stone damage excluded).

BTW, I don't think your dealer cannot know if the condenser has been pierced by a stone w/o actually removing it first.

Thanks for the recommendation, will drop James an email

Josh

Nov 30th, 2013, 21:04	#11
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	go to a garage that doesnt want to rip you off

Dec 1st, 2013, 08:34	#12
Falmouthboy Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2014 08:06 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Truro	I can't see how the OP could have gone from Feb when the car was bought, through the summer to November and only now be realising the air con wasn't working! Certainly too late to claim it was like it on delivery. I would be asking for proof that the issue was stone damage on the condenser. May even be worth a trip to Kwik Fit to get this confirmed. I would then phone a few other dealers and ask for a quote. If you can get closer to £600 you may wish to stay with the dealer network. Otherwise, it's leg work to find an Indi and possibly a used condenser and save even more. No point in going through insurance (although you could) as the increase in future premiums would make this unviable.

Dec 2nd, 2013, 15:45	#13
marinovVC30 New Member Last Online: May 6th, 2017 14:40 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cambridge	I had http://www.coolcaraircon.co.uk/ come and replace the A/C condenser at my place for £250 inc. re-gas. Very happy with the work so far, 2 years warranty (stone damage excluded). BTW, I don't think your dealer cannot know if the condenser has been pierced by a stone w/o actually removing it first.

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