Model Year 22/23 Servicing

[Villabrand]

Had the Aircon service done after two years as they advised was due. But I'm on a service plan so did not question, although did think to myself is it really necessary when I've only done 9k miles.

 

[SRGTD]

My VZN less than 2 years old, today I booked car for my 3rd service.
Very strange thing they said aircon service which I rejected. As there was price associated.
So went for only oil / oil filter 263£ and Haldex 125£
Now this is new air-conditioning service, has anyone been told this is now part of service if I don't get it done it will spill into next service?
This is pure money making tactics as far as I think.

Thanks.

I used to own a VW and VW‘s service advisors always used to try and ‘encourage‘ customers to buy the air con service, but it was never a chargeable part of the standard service. The air con service was a VW recommendation, not a requirement to maintain the car’s warranty in force so I adopted the approach that if the air con was working efficiently, I‘d decline the air con service.

Whether this has now changed I don’t know as I’m no longer a VW owner.

 

[Seastormer]

My Leon has had it's 3rd annual service back in May, I was not asked if I wanted the aircon serviced and with my previous Leon 280, I only had the aircon done at 5 years as it was still working fine.

 

[James_R]

My VZN less than 2 years old, today I booked car for my 3rd service.
Very strange thing they said aircon service which I rejected. As there was price associated.
So went for only oil / oil filter 263£ and Haldex 125£
Now this is new air-conditioning service, has anyone been told this is now part of service if I don't get it done it will spill into next service?
This is pure money making tactics as far as I think.

Thanks.

At two years old your vehicle is due an air conditioning service and brake fluid change, it's been that way for quite some time.

R134a and R1234yf are recommended every 2 years and R744 every 4 years.

 

[Seriously?]

At two years old your vehicle is due an air conditioning service and brake fluid change, it's been that way for quite some time.

R134a and R1234yf are recommended every 2 years and R744 every 4 years.

Is brake fluid 2 years now?
I always worked the basis of 3 years.

 

[James_R]

Is brake fluid 2 years now?
I always worked the basis of 3 years.

It used to be the first at 3 years then every 2 years thereafter.

It went to the first at 2 years then every two years back in 2018.

 

[Delanor]

My VZN is 2 years old and when I recently had it serviced (Oil service) they recommended I had the air con service I decided to have it done as next time it will be a full "kerching" inspection service so the air con has been done but I have no doubt the cost of the service will still be the same!

 

[KJA]

Thanks folks for all the inputs really appreciate.
Maybe will get air-conditioning done next time. To me its a sealed unit if its working fine its working fine.
I don't think there is any serviceable part there. Unless its faulty or there is some refrigerant topup. But 200£ plus for that is a bit absurd.

 

[James_R]

The system suffers natural leakage of refrigerant through seals and valves to the point it just won't function anymore. It can be up to 20% a year on some vehicles.

Having the refrigerant changed and the oil replenished helps to rejuvenate the seals, lubricate the compressor etc.

 

[KJA]

If they do that all then its worth. Compressor oil etc. I usually don't leave the aircon dead. Even in winters give it a go for sometimes so oil and refrigerant circulate.

 

[James_R]

You tend to find on modern A/C systems that it's always on to some degree, it's just such a small amount (1-5%) that it's barely unnoticeable and has very little impact.
It keeps things moving and prevent component failure.