Car Aircon Regas

An air conditioning service can cost under $100 and take around 45 minutes.

If a problem is found, repairs and a car aircon regas will take a little longer, depending on the required repairs. The cost will depend on which parts need replacing and the type and amount of refrigerant needed.

No. Only a qualified technician with a refrigerant handling license is allowed to perform a car regas.

The car air conditioning system is sealed to contain the refrigerant. If car air con repairs are needed, a licensed technician must remove the refrigerant gas and open the sealed air conditioner system to perform work on it.

Old automotive air conditioning systems used R12 refrigerant, which was found to be harmful to the ozone. Replaced by R134a in the early 1990s, this refrigerant is still widely used. The Mobile Air Conditioning Directive mandates that all new car types must have a next-generation refrigerant with a GWP of less than 150. This standard will apply to all new cars produced.

HFO-1234yf is a new refrigerant used in late-model vehicles around the world. Some European vehicle manufacturers are choosing to use Carbon Dioxide as a refrigerant.

The vehicle manufacturer specifies the correct refrigerant to use in your vehicle. Using alternate refrigerants could void the warranty on all of your air conditioning components.

R134a refrigerant is non-flammable, while HFO-1234yf is mildly flammable. HFO-1234yf car air conditioner systems are engineered to new standards to ensure user safety. Some unqualified repairers may offer a cheaper hydrocarbon-based alternative refrigerant, such as HyChill, for air conditioning regas. These refrigerants are highly flammable and could be dangerous if they leak into the vehicle cabin.

Yes. We can provide a car air conditioning service and any necessary repairs, including a car air conditioning regas, on any vehicle type at a Natrad workshop. Our expert technicians know how to work with all kinds of makes and models to regas them correctly, every time.

At Natrad, we understand the importance of having a well-functioning air conditioner in your car – especially during the hotter months of summer. That’s why we offer a comprehensive, specialist air conditioning service on top of regular car servicing that will keep your system in top condition. We recommend a professional inspection of your air conditioner every two years.

Our team of highly skilled technicians will check the air vent temperature in your vehicle and top up the refrigerant levels if necessary. This will help to ensure that your air conditioning is working efficiently and effectively.

If you have any concerns about your car’s air conditioning or would like to book in to see if your vehicle could require any air conditioning repairs, contact us today or ask us at your next service. We offer competitive prices, comprehensive car servicing and a great range of quality parts to keep you moving on the road.