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AC refill and leak test - Manchester / Runcorn
« on: 20 May 2010, 13:24:44 »
Does anyone recommend a place to top up my aircon? It has a leak (somewhere) and I'm looking for somewhere that will top it up and have a look. Granted I know about quick fit but I don't think they will do leak tests.

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Re: AC refill and leak test - Manchester / Runcorn
« Reply #1 on: 20 May 2010, 13:42:51 »
I know a good place in Chester, prob a bit far though.

Mines booked in on Saturday
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Re: AC refill and leak test - Manchester / Runcorn
« Reply #2 on: 20 May 2010, 13:47:16 »
Not too far at all actually. Chester is only 25mins from Runcorn :) I'm much happier travelling for a known good place than taking pot luck at a random garage.
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Re: AC refill and leak test - Manchester / Runcorn
« Reply #3 on: 20 May 2010, 13:53:10 »
do you want me to send you the details, or want to wait till I report back?

Ive used them in the past on my last car, and know a few others who have used too.

They pressure test with nitrogen, before vaccing out to full test and hopefully reveal any leaks. 

I know I have a small problem somewhere, as I lose too much gas after 6 months to cool the car.

I know these arent the cheapest, but £50 at kwikfit to last a few months, or a bit more here, with a guarantee
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Re: AC refill and leak test - Manchester / Runcorn
« Reply #4 on: 20 May 2010, 14:09:59 »
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Does anyone recommend a place to top up my aircon? It has a leak (somewhere) and I'm looking for somewhere that will top it up and have a look. Granted I know about quick fit but I don't think they will do leak tests.


I used Polar Air at Sedgley Park and they come to you. I had a regas which escaped, compressor changed and the gas still escaped. A pressure switch was changed last summer and so far ..............  :-X  :y  :y
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Re: AC refill and leak test - Manchester / Runcorn
« Reply #5 on: 20 May 2010, 16:35:23 »
I've used RWB in warrington  , first class job

http://www.rwbmotors.biz/

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Re: AC refill and leak test - Manchester / Runcorn
« Reply #6 on: 20 May 2010, 19:41:33 »
Thanks for the list everyone, it'll give me a few options :D

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do you want me to send you the details, or want to wait till I report back?

If you wouldn't mind reporting back that would be cracking. I know there is a leak on mine so the Nitrogen test sounds ideal.
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