Volkswagen technician inspecting the air conditioning system – air conditioning service at Camerons Volkswagen, Perth
Camerons Volkswagen · Air conditioning

Air conditioning service in Perth

Re-gas, anti-bacterial clean and pollen filter replacement by Volkswagen technicians – for cold air in summer and a clear windscreen in winter.

Servicing and parts › Air conditioning
Not just for summer

Why air conditioning needs servicing

Air conditioning is not covered by your regular service. The system loses up to 10% of its refrigerant every year through the seals, so after two years it is working harder and cooling less – and in winter it is your climate control that demists the windscreen. Volkswagen recommends an air conditioning service every two years.

  • Restores full cooling and demisting performance
  • Protects the compressor from running dry
  • Removes the bacteria that cause musty smells
  • Keeps the cabin filter clean for allergy sufferers
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Air conditioning services

What is included

Carried out with Volkswagen-approved equipment for both R134a and the newer R1234yf refrigerant.

Every 2 years

Air con service and re-gas

Refrigerant recovered, system vacuum-tested for leaks, refilled to the exact Volkswagen specification with fresh oil, and performance checked.

from £139
R134a and R1234yf systems
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Freshen up

Anti-bacterial clean

Ultrasonic treatment kills the bacteria and mould in the evaporator and vents that cause musty smells.

£39
Can be added to any service
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Breathe easy

Pollen filter

Genuine Volkswagen cabin filter replaced – stops pollen, dust and traffic fumes entering the cabin.

Price on booking
Recommended every 2 years
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Prices follow Volkswagen retailer guidance and include VAT; air conditioning work can be added to any service or MOT.

Does yours need doing?

Signs your air con needs a service

  • Not as cold as it was

    Low refrigerant is the most common cause.
  • Musty smell

    Bacteria in the evaporator – an anti-bacterial clean fixes it.
  • Windscreen slow to clear

    The climate system dries the air; if it is weak, the screen fogs.
  • Noise when switched on

    A noisy compressor or clutch should be checked before it fails.
  • Water inside the car

    A blocked drain can leak into the footwell.
  • More than two years since the last service

    Even if it seems fine, the refrigerant will be low.
Electric cars

Heat pumps on ID. models

Many ID. models use a heat pump that heats and cools the cabin – and helps condition the high-voltage battery – using the same refrigerant circuit. Keeping it serviced protects your winter range as well as your comfort. Our high-voltage trained technicians service heat pump systems safely.

Electric servicing
Volkswagen Genuine air filter – pollen filter replacement at Camerons Volkswagen, Perth
At a glance

Air conditioning at Camerons Volkswagen, Perth

  • Service: Air conditioning service from £139; anti-bacterial refresh £39; pollen filter on request
  • Interval: Every two years
  • Refrigerants: R134a and R1234yf
  • Time: Around an hour – wait with us in the lounge
  • Combine: Add to any service or MOT
  • Where: 166 Dunkeld Road, Perth PH1 5AS · 01738 636036 – serving Perth, Perthshire, Dundee, Fife and Stirling
FAQs

Air conditioning – your questions answered

How often should car air conditioning be serviced?

Volkswagen recommends every two years. The system loses refrigerant gradually through its seals, so performance drops long before it stops working.

How much is an air con re-gas at Camerons Volkswagen?

A full air conditioning service, including a leak test and re-gas, starts from £139, and an anti-bacterial refresh is £39. Both can be combined with a service or MOT.

Why does my air conditioning smell?

Moisture in the evaporator lets bacteria and mould grow, especially if the system is used rarely. An anti-bacterial clean removes it.

Is air conditioning included in a service?

No. The pollen filter is replaced as part of some services, but the refrigerant re-gas and anti-bacterial clean are separate items.

Should I use air conditioning in winter?

Yes. Running it keeps the seals lubricated and the system dries the air, clearing a fogged windscreen far faster.

Does an electric Volkswagen need an air con service?

Yes. ID. models use the same refrigerant circuit for the cabin and, on many models, a heat pump that also conditions the battery, so keeping it serviced protects your range.

Book an air conditioning service

Book online, or call 01738 636036.