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Title: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2015, 20:37:30
Can anyone reccomend an air con specialist near Camberley?

I changed the HP valve last year, had it gassed. Lasted around 3-4 months. Better than previously when it was just a few weeks.

But I want it looked at by someone who knows what they are doing, anyone used one around here who was good?
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 June 2015, 20:53:31
Now, if we had a recommended section... ;D
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2015, 20:54:47
We already do  ::)
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 June 2015, 20:56:46
[panto mo ....oh never mind
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 June 2015, 21:03:02
Here's (http://www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do?selectedClassification=Car%20Air%20Conditioning&autocomplete=kwlo&scrambleSeed=910747333&searchType=manualexpansion&filterDistance=10&intCam=intToolbar&keywords=car%20air%20conditioning&location=camberley) a few!  :y



Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2015, 21:03:55
Here's (http://www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do?selectedClassification=Car%20Air%20Conditioning&autocomplete=kwlo&scrambleSeed=910747333&searchType=manualexpansion&filterDistance=10&intCam=intToolbar&keywords=car%20air%20conditioning&location=camberley) a few!  :y

Yeah I've done that, but ideally looking for some personal feedback/reviews :y
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 June 2015, 21:07:48
Fair does!  :y 

It is tricky though.  I had mine regassed last year and was told that there were no leaks or anything wrong with the system and it lasted all of 3 weeks!  ::)

I probably should have taken it back, but had lost confidence in them....  :-\

Maybe if anyone in the Sarf East or (Plummy voice on) Hhome Cowntees (Plummy voice off) knows a good mobile aircon guy, we could book him for Terb's High Wycombe meet!  ???  :y
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2015, 21:13:13
Same. Vx Camberley said it was just valve leaking, so replaced that myself. (Saving load of dosh)

It lasted well, but there must be another leak somewhere  :-\

Some of the yell companies have reviews, but you just don't know how good they are.

Tempted by these folk, If they cover my area: http://www.vehicools.co.uk (http://www.vehicools.co.uk)
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 June 2015, 21:17:17
I might have another go this summer, but I think I'll use a specialist like the one you've posted rather than a tyre shop with an air con machine in the corner.  ::)   

Still they only charged me £30 so I wasn't too upset.  ;D
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2015, 21:20:48
That's thing, most places are tyre shacks or garages with just a bottle to top them up. Hence a proper aircon only place is needed.

Think will ring them tomorrow :)
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 June 2015, 21:24:23
That's thing, most places are tyre shacks or garages with just a bottle to top them up. Hence a proper aircon only place is needed.

Think will ring them tomorrow :)
Virtually all will use the automated machines to vac, hold, inject PAG and R134a
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2015, 21:27:13
That's thing, most places are tyre shacks or garages with just a bottle to top them up. Hence a proper aircon only place is needed.

Think will ring them tomorrow :)
Virtually all will use the automated machines to vac, hold, inject PAG and R134a

So not worth specialist? Need someone to identify why it fails though  :-\
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 10 June 2015, 21:42:01
I found something like this LINK (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=351264537755&globalID=EBAY-GB) useful in finding leaks only downside you have to do this at night ideally but might save you a few £££'s if it's something obvious like the condenser  :y

Presuming there was/is UV dye in your system  :-\
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2015, 21:45:00
Yeah, think it's green.

Could try that, think I may have one already. Might have a dig around.
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: pauls on 10 June 2015, 21:45:26
His name is Nick and his contact details are:-
Mobile - 07709 311365
Email - reading@coolcaraircon.co.uk

I was given this guys name by a chap on here a while back. I never used him but was told very good. I have just looked at his area of coverage and is just outside camberley but you should be able to arrange a meet.

Hope this helps :y
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: tunnie on 10 June 2015, 21:51:47
His name is Nick and his contact details are:-
Mobile - 07709 311365
Email - reading@coolcaraircon.co.uk

I was given this guys name by a chap on here a while back. I never used him but was told very good. I have just looked at his area of coverage and is just outside camberley but you should be able to arrange a meet.

Hope this helps :y

Thanks. I'll give him a call  :y

Sorry not been to pick up those filters yet, where has the time gone  :o
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: pauls on 10 June 2015, 21:55:05
No worries not going anywhere :y
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: Gaffers on 11 June 2015, 10:36:09
There's a place in Aldershot I used a couple of years back for the Jag and they were good and cost-effective.

I will try and get the details later on :y
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: tunnie on 11 June 2015, 11:56:01
There's a place in Aldershot I used a couple of years back for the Jag and they were good and cost-effective.

I will try and get the details later on :y

Thanks  :y :y
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: tunnie on 11 June 2015, 13:49:29
So called Vehicools today, £50 for a re-gas, £85 for a gas and diagnosis on a leak. (around 1 hour)

Good deal?  :-\
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: jimbo125 on 12 June 2015, 00:09:43
You could also try Vulcan Motors in Sandhurst, used them a few years back system worked a treat until recently when the LP valve gave up, believe it to be a tyre valve stem. Must replace it and HP while I'm at it.
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2015, 09:24:16
That's thing, most places are tyre shacks or garages with just a bottle to top them up. Hence a proper aircon only place is needed.

Think will ring them tomorrow :)
Virtually all will use the automated machines to vac, hold, inject PAG and R134a

So not worth specialist? Need someone to identify why it fails though  :-\
If done properly last time, it should have had dye in it.

So when it gets dark, and LED worklamp should highlight any leak.  Places to check are bottom of condenser, valves, joing between condenser and engine bay pipework, or the metal pipe going up the chassis leg.  These are the more common areas.

If you can locate it, replace the part DIY, send it in for a refill at a decent place, job jobbed.
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: tunnie on 12 June 2015, 10:33:14
That's thing, most places are tyre shacks or garages with just a bottle to top them up. Hence a proper aircon only place is needed.

Think will ring them tomorrow :)
Virtually all will use the automated machines to vac, hold, inject PAG and R134a

So not worth specialist? Need someone to identify why it fails though  :-\
If done properly last time, it should have had dye in it.

So when it gets dark, and LED worklamp should highlight any leak.  Places to check are bottom of condenser, valves, joing between condenser and engine bay pipework, or the metal pipe going up the chassis leg.  These are the more common areas.

If you can locate it, replace the part DIY, send it in for a refill at a decent place, job jobbed.

KwikShit did it last time, as they had a cheapo offer on. Thought fixed leak last time, 99% green dye is in it. Will check tonight if I can find the right torch, if not I'll buy one Omegaman posted up  :)
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: andrew38 on 12 June 2015, 13:00:29
I used Gary Soames at AutoAir a few years back on a 4x4, great guy and fixed the system which included replacing some pipe work, ac was ice cold there after.
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 June 2015, 13:08:40
That's thing, most places are tyre shacks or garages with just a bottle to top them up. Hence a proper aircon only place is needed.

Think will ring them tomorrow :)
Virtually all will use the automated machines to vac, hold, inject PAG and R134a

So not worth specialist? Need someone to identify why it fails though  :-\
If done properly last time, it should have had dye in it.

So when it gets dark, and LED worklamp should highlight any leak.  Places to check are bottom of condenser, valves, joing between condenser and engine bay pipework, or the metal pipe going up the chassis leg.  These are the more common areas.

If you can locate it, replace the part DIY, send it in for a refill at a decent place, job jobbed.

KwikShit did it last time, as they had a cheapo offer on. Thought fixed leak last time, 99% green dye is in it. Will check tonight if I can find the right torch, if not I'll buy one Omegaman posted up  :)
Ah, I had kwikshite do mine about 4 times in 3 months about 3 years back. Then it went to somebody who had a grasp of AC, and it stayed working for about a year (until the compressor disintegrated - you might have been here when Mrs TB turned up after work stating it was "making a funny noise and was blowing warm air").

Which reminds me, I really, really, really should see if anyone has a spare compressor ;D
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: tunnie on 12 June 2015, 13:25:06
I wonder what shape the 2.2's compressor is in, not fired in about 5 years  ;D
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: VXL V6 on 13 June 2015, 10:59:02
There's a chap by us who's very good but last time I got Serek to do the 2.6 (I'd fitted a new condenser to it) he replaced both valves and did a thorough job of vacuuming the system (longer the better I believe) and regassed it. Still working perfectly 12 months later. I never turn it off as it keeps the windows clear.
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: tunnie on 13 June 2015, 11:25:51
I'd visit serek, but that's a bit too far. Tempted by the mobile guy, as air con is also he does.
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: Gaffers on 18 June 2015, 15:53:03
These were the chaps who did mine:

http://www.swiftest.co.uk/air-conditioning-repair.php (http://www.swiftest.co.uk/air-conditioning-repair.php)

Although they were not dedicated to aircon, the chap in question appeared very competant.  Recharge on the XJR was about 60 notes with the vodka and tonic.
Title: Re: Air con Specialist Surrey?
Post by: tunnie on 18 June 2015, 16:13:50
Thanks. I'll investigate them  :y