W208 Air con BIG CON

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steam_biker

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Cumbernauld
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W211 E320 sport Yamaha FZR 600 Genesis 1991
I have paid Kwik Fit £300 to repair my air con, it is still not working! They charged it first, £50,still not working. Took it back, their MASTER TECHNICIAN checked it and said a hose was faulty. He replaced it and charged it again,£250, still not working!They say they cannot sort it or refund me. Cooler air con or money back DO NOT TRUST THEM! The compressor is not engaging any ideas?:fail
 
Normal fault on this car is corrosion to the condenser which usually means condenser replacement but there are other issues that could cause this main issue. A good Indie is the solution I think.
 
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Their policy is that they need to show you a 10% improvement when they recharge it or else you pay nothing...

£250 for a hose and a recharge is pretty steep!
 
^+1 I would argue the fact that they have not improved the system,get them to remove
the hose and refund you,then take it to an MB specialist as mentioned.
 
They should refund it. I got my S class charged there a few years ago, and the next day it wasn't working again. Turned out it was a problem with the condenser, so I got that fixed elsewhere. But KwikFit refunded the 50 quid no problem....

What are their reasons for not refunding it? If they refuse, put your request in writing to head office - say they have 14 days to refund it else you will take legal advice. I bet you will get your money back then!
 
I had my aircon re-charged at kwik fit but as there was no improvement they didn't charge me. As I drove away I realised they had been testing it with it switched off. If they cannot figure out if your aircon is on or off I would not have much faith in them to fix anything.
 
I have paid Kwik Fit £300 to repair my air con, it is still not working! They charged it first, £50,still not working. Took it back, their MASTER TECHNICIAN checked it and said a hose was faulty. He replaced it and charged it again,£250, still not working!They say they cannot sort it or refund me. Cooler air con or money back DO NOT TRUST THEM! The compressor is not engaging any ideas?:fail

Did you know the compressor wasn't working when you took it in?
 
I realise that it was a mistake to take it to Kwik fit. The problem has been ongoing for a while.The compressor does not engage if the system is not charged. The compressor is not faulty, just not engaging.
 
I realise that it was a mistake to take it to Kwik fit. The problem has been ongoing for a while.The compressor does not engage if the system is not charged. The compressor is not faulty, just not engaging.


Doesn't engage if it's knackered either...have you actually tested it though
 
Can't believe so many people go to Kwik Fit with their cars! They are on performance bonuses, and try to get extra work out of you, even when it's not needed!
 
When I bought the car 3 years ago the heater was constantly hot,changed the triple valve, and have been trying to get the air con fixed since! I don't know how old the condenser is.
 

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