Air conditioning service

[sars]

Just been contacted by BMW @ Bristol, to make sure that I'm okay for tomorrows brake fluid change.......was then asked if I wanted my air conditioning serviced at the same time, apparently it's currently at a special price of £129.00. I was also advised that BMW recommend that its carried out every 2 years, however as it is not part of a service item I am not sure of the Warranty implications if it is not done.

Okay, is this reasonable amount to pay? does it need doing every two years, I ask the question because in the past 20 years of owning/using cars with air conditioning, I have never knowingly had it done, though I don't keep cars longer than 3 years anyway

 

[ksher]

I really don't think air conditioning has to be serviced every 2 years. All BMW I owned never required it, and was still very effective in hot summer.

My local dealer provides:

Air Conditioning Refresh (£49.00) includes: clean and disinfect the evaporator; clean and disinfect entire air duct system; and treat air vents and BMW interior.

Air Conditioning Recharge (£149.00) includes: drain air refrigerant; check system for leaks; recharge refrigerant and lubricant; and check system operating pressures.

 

[gannet]

kwik-fit did my air con recharge for £40...

 

[lacroupade]

Agree, mine is nearly six years old and never been touched....but it probably needs to be done more often (say 3-4 years) if it ISN'T regularly used, mine is only ever off if the top is down.

But most aircon specialists would charge circa £80 for a full recharge so its the usual deal rip-off IMHO.

 

[cj10jeeper]

10 year old X5 when sold with 100k - never serviced
8 year old Z4 never serviced.
Both run perfectly

Nice little earner for garages and imho needs doing only if cooling becomes impaired.

 

[sars]

Thanks guys, pretty much sums up my feelings too, just another ploy for them to try and part me from my hard earned cash

 

[Z4 Beemer]

They didn't mention this to me when it was in for the 2 years service.

 

[Breaker]

Mine was done on my 2 year service but I'm sure it didn't cost that much?

 

[Maniac]

They didn't mention this to me when it was in for the 2 years service.

Snap. id ask them if theres a warranty catch. if not, skip it. do it next time because thats expensive...