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Air Con Recharge

  • 26-06-2018 09:03PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,397 ✭✭✭


    Just looking for recommendations for an Air Con recharge and system leak check for my car, been putting it off but with the current weather it's about time I did it.
    I'd prefer not to use Halfords/ Kwik-Fit type places.
    Any advise would be great!

    Edit: Just to add, I'm in Limerick City!


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,145 ✭✭✭James Bond Junior


    I get a text from CMC clondrinagh whenever it gets hot. €75 was the last text.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,833 ✭✭✭phill106


    Got a polish chap called marius on the dock road in limerick, next to m2 office supplies, was able to test for leaks and recharge. Cant recall price, think it was 2 prices depending on amount of gas used. 50 and 70?

    http://mariusgarage.com/contact-us/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,397 ✭✭✭Skuxx


    Thanks for the replies guys, I'll give CMC a shout, €75 isn't a bad price!!
    I've used Marius in the past a few times, I wouldn't be too happy to go back again!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Seamus McGrath on Sexton St gets my vote, went to him recently and he does his best to explain everything to you, and did a great job on our car, will definitely be going back.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,145 ✭✭✭James Bond Junior


    Mc Love wrote: »
    Seamus McGrath on Sexton St gets my vote, went to him recently and he does his best to explain everything to you, and did a great job on our car, will definitely be going back.

    He is my go to on EVERYTHING. I just didn't think he did aircon recharges. Forget my earlier recommended of CMC. Seamus all the way!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    He is my go to on EVERYTHING. I just didn't think he did aircon recharges. Forget my earlier recommended of CMC. Seamus all the way!

    Yeah I'm sure if he isnt - he'll recommend someone. Probably best to give him a ring first 061-319319


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,397 ✭✭✭Skuxx


    Thanks lads, Seamus is also my go to man, couldn't meet a nicer guy!! As mentioned, he doesn't do air con, I never thought to contact him to get a recommendation but I'll give him a text!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,308 ✭✭✭naughtysmurf


    Skuxx wrote: »
    Thanks lads, Seamus is also my go to man, couldn't meet a nicer guy!! As mentioned, he doesn't do air con, I never thought to contact him to get a recommendation but I'll give him a text!

    I was actually in with Seamus a few weeks ago talking about testing & re-gassing, he does have the gear to do it & was about to start doing it, told me to give him a shout when back from holiday, just haven't got round to it yet so definitely worth checking with him.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,145 ✭✭✭James Bond Junior


    I was actually in with Seamus a few weeks ago talking about testing & re-gassing, he does have the gear to do it & was about to start doing it, told me to give him a shout when back from holiday, just haven't got round to it yet so definitely worth checking with him.

    I was in with him today as he is doing an overhaul on an old car I have. He is SWAMPED busy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    I was in with him today as he is doing an overhaul on an old car I have. He is SWAMPED busy.

    Yeah very busy, think Bob is on holidays. Your old car isn't the Daimler?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,145 ✭✭✭James Bond Junior


    Mc Love wrote: »
    Yeah very busy, think Bob is on holidays. Your old car isn't the Daimler?

    No, mine is more of an old car from my own era.

    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/post/107324124


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,206 ✭✭✭djdunny


    Sorry for dragging up an old thread but does anyone have any recommendations on the best place to get Aircon checked and refilled?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,813 ✭✭✭clintondaly


    Hi,

    Not sure of Halfords are still doing it but I got mine topped up there last year for 34 Euro.
    They also sell the top up canisters and a test kit


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 950 ✭✭✭MiketheMechanic


    I was about to start an air con recharge thread, when I spotted this one.
    My car aircon needs a recharge. (BMW) the air blowing out isn't as cold as it used to be.
    Inside the bonnet it tells me I need R134a gas (freon?)

    Are there any reliable mobile guys offering this service in Limerick for a reasonable rate?
    Or is it easy to buy a recharge kit and do it yourself?

    MtM


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,813 ✭✭✭clintondaly




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,206 ✭✭✭djdunny



    Is this easy/safe enough to DIY? I’ve just watched a video on YouTube and it does seem pretty straight forward. Anything I need to watch out for?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 326 ✭✭dzsfah2xoynme9


    Got the air con regassed in my vectra by the lads in Marius Garage in the Dock road. €100 and about 45 minutes and it's working absolutely beautifully now.


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