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Service, Repairs & MOT

Air con regas for your Volkswagen

Book a local RAC Approved Garage that you can trust.

  • 12-months parts guarantee
  • Honest pricing
  • Exceptional customer service

£76.32

Average price for this repair for your Volkswagen in the last 30 days^

Why choose the RAC for an aircon regas?

At the RAC, we've got over 125 years' experience helping UK drivers. We have the skills and knowledge to keep your vehicle running. We'll give you results you can rely on at a price you can afford.

Aircon Regas for Volkswagen vehicles requires specialist tools and workshop facilities, so this work is completed through the RAC Approved Garage Network. Our approved garages service models such as Golf, Polo, Tiguan, T-Roc, and T-Cross, following manufacturer procedures, certified equipment standards and rigorous quality checks. You receive transparent pricing, progress updates and RAC‑backed guarantees.

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Book an air con regas

Over time, your vehicle’s air conditioning can become less efficient, leaving you uncomfortable and warm in hot weather. An aircon regas service will top up the refrigerant in your air conditioning system keeping you cool on the road.

Any work done will meet the high standards set by the RAC.
We’re friendly, straightforward and jargon-free
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Book a diagnostic

A mechanic will check your car for faults and talk you through any repairs you might need. There are various ways to check for faults, which could include a physical examination or plugging in to check your car’s onboard engine management system.

We’ll look for any mechanical or electrical problems. If we need to, we’ll also check your car’s onboard engine management system. Depending on your car and issue, this will usually include: – Engine – Power steering – Brakes – Transmission – Exhaust system – Fuel injection system – Cooling system and air flow – Sensors

And it’s not just air con regasses that we do for Volkswagen

RAC Approved Garages offer MOTs and services. Our professional mechanics have the expertise and experience to make sure your vehicle is operating safely and efficiently – results you can rely on at a price you can afford.

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Try one of our RAC Approved Garages

Kissane and Jeffries (Recovery Services) Ltd

5.0/5

Kissane and Jeffries are a well established rescue and recovery company operating in the West Midlands and have been in the trade for over 30 years with proven ability to carry out a professional and competent service. We are constantly upgrading our fleet of breakdown and recovery vehicles and equipment to keep up with today's demands for the best in the business to ensure we can serve you as quickly as possible when needed. We also have comprehensive vehicle repair facilities available for most makes and models with very competitive pricing structures and a quality of service that will make you want to use us again and again, our technicians are ATA accredited and our workshops are registered to the BSi PAS 80 Standard. Customer satisfaction is our priority and we are focused on delivering a quality service whether it be as a one off job for an individual customer or one of the many jobs we carry out some of our blue chip clients, each and every customer is treated with the same high level of care, this is demonstrated with our commitment to the standards of ISO 9001 and PAS43.
Station Road, Rowley Regis, Warley, B65 0JY

Wimbledon Car Care

4.7/5

.Here at Wimbledon Car Care our number one priority to offer you the best possible service, repair and maintenance of their vehicle. Investing in the latest equipment ensuring that we’re always one step ahead. We specialise in all makes and models of vehicles, from brand new through to classic, for servicing, mechanical repairs, minor bodywork, MOT and Fleet Car support, enabling us to be one the best independent motor vehicle repair centres in and around Wimbledon and South West London.
163-167 Haydons Road, Wimbledon, SW198TB

Robinwood Autos

4.9/5

We are an independent garage who believe in putting the customer first. We have over 25 years experience in the motor trade and have vast knowledge of the industry. We believe in giving the customer all the information and allowing a 'no pressure' decision on what work you as the customer would like to have done. We offer competitive pricing and a friendly approach, you can rest safe in the knowledge you're in good hands. All work is guaranteed for 12 months
Robinwood Autos, Unit 11, Wallingfen Business Park, Newport, HU152RH

BRIGGATE GARAGE LTD, Bosch Car Service

4.4/5

Whatever you drive, our staff at Briggate Garage know your car inside out. Since we were established in 1981, we have ensured that you are well-informed; we continue to provide sound and honest advice at competitive rates.We are delighted to be a member of the Bosch Car Service network. This means that our workshop benefits from the latest technical data and diagnostic equipment, ensuring that we can identify the root of your car troubles quickly.
National Road, Hunslet Business Park, Hunslet, LS10 1TD

JOHN HARRISON LOWDHAM LIMITED, Bosch Car Service

4.6/5

Welcome to John Harrison (Lowdham) Ltd - we're a family run business having been established at the same location since 1946, later being the first established Peugeot dealership in the country in 1975. We pride ourselves in customer care, with many awards over the years gained through offering the very best in customer service experiences from buying a vehicle in the sales department through to our aftersales. We thrive on repeat business, with industry leading preparation standards alongside our non-pressurised sales environment enjoyed by our customers over the last 70 years. We provide the complete range of new Peugeot's from cars through to vans, alongside a superb range of 70+ multi franchise used vehicles. Our team will take the stress out of buying a new car. All you have to do is choose the one that best suits you. Then, the team will help you select the best finance package, organise the admin and get any maintenance taken care of. If you have any questions along the way, we will be more than happy to help. We also extensive aftersales facilities with 'All Makes' Servicing, MOT's, Four Wheel Alignment and more alongside our in-house bodyshop offering minor repairs through to full body resprays.
Southwell Road, Lowdham, Nottingham, NG147DS

Frequently asked questions about aircon regas

You should have it done by a professional to ensure proper handling and avoid potential damage.

The cost to refill a car's AC typically ranges from £50 to £150, depending on the vehicle and service provider.

An air con regas usually costs between £50 and £150, with prices varying based on the type of vehicle and the location of the service. 

The process involves recovering the old gas, vacuum testing for leaks, and recharging the system with new gas.

An air con regas typically lasts about 1-2 years, depending on usage and vehicle condition. 

Reasons include low gas levels, leaks, or issues with the compressor or other components.

Regular cleaning and maintenance can stop unpleasant smells. This can be changing the cabin filter and using air con cleaners.

Air con gas is a gas used to absorb and release heat. This allows the car to cool.

You should regas your car's air con every 1-2 years.

Yes, air con can be fitted in cars that don’t have them. It can be costly and complex though.

Car air con to produce some water due to condensation, but excessive leaking can mean a problem.

An air con system works by gas absorbing heat from the car's inside and releasing it outside. This cools the car inside.