TT Robbo Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 before anyone says it yes ive used the search button. right,as anyone had the aircon re-gassed at prickfit ? jspec that is. reason i ask is,took mine to the one at worksop yesterday and the moron said "wont touch it mate its an import and they use different gas". he also said,did one at newark and fooked it up. took it to another garage round the corner,two blokes who looked like they knew what they were talking about said no problem and prickfit were talking bo*****s. so,is their a member from newark had the air con naffed by them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Wouldnt surprise me that they naffed one up since they dont know what they are on about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 unless you have a sticker on somewhere in your engine bay stating what gas is in it, then no, they won't touch it. The machines they use only work with the new gas and they can't drain the old stuff off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Robbo Posted August 18, 2007 Author Share Posted August 18, 2007 unless you have a sticker on somewhere in your engine bay stating what gas is in it, then no, they won't touch it. The machines they use only work with the new gas and they can't drain the old stuff off. any ideas then todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j80leo Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 just let it all out into the atmosphere lol with 5 years in prison;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Take it to a specialist and that's not what Kwik Fit offer. The service they offer is fine for modern cars and even UK spec Supras but they have all been told not to touch anything that is stickered up as not only can they stuff your aircon but it'll bugger their machines up (cost a fortune as well!). Think Ibar was doing a recharge service but not sure if he can drain the old stuff off as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Yeah Ibrar vacs old stuff out, checks for leaks and refills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Robbo Posted August 18, 2007 Author Share Posted August 18, 2007 Take it to a specialist and that's not what Kwik Fit offer. The service they offer is fine for modern cars and even UK spec Supras but they have all been told not to touch anything that is stickered up as not only can they stuff your aircon but it'll bugger their machines up (cost a fortune as well!). Think Ibar was doing a recharge service but not sure if he can drain the old stuff off as well? so do you think the other garage are talking crap aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I had mine done at kwick fit about 4 months ago and no problem whats so ever! They just didnt like you Basically all you there is put your car on the ramp (yes i even did that lol) and then he plugs the machine in, 40mins later jobs a good-un But if your near Ibrar I'd get him to do it... I will next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 All mkiv's use r134 gas so kwik fit are talking bo££ocks. Only a few cars still use r12. Any aircon "expert" should at least have access to the guide book that lists the gas type and weight for all models. I'd just go to Ibrar anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Robbo Posted August 18, 2007 Author Share Posted August 18, 2007 I had mine done at kwick fit about 4 months ago and no problem whats so ever! They just didnt like you Basically all you there is put your car on the ramp (yes i even did that lol) and then he plugs the machine in, 40mins later jobs a good-un But if your near Ibrar I'd get him to do it... I will next time! thats funny nobody seems to like me:(where abouts is ibrar anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I had mine done at kwick fit about 4 months ago and no problem whats so ever! They just didnt like you lol, nothing to do with not liking him Can't make this any clearer, even if you have the new pipe fittings if you don't have a sticker clearing stating what gas is in the system then no Kwik Fit branch should touch your air con, more than their jobs worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 thats funny nobody seems to like me:(where abouts is ibrar anyone Birmingham area Can't make this any clearer You could try bold type? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Yep Ibrar is in brum, easy to find too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Robbo Posted August 18, 2007 Author Share Posted August 18, 2007 everything was very clear thankyou just looking for alternative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_Mac Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 All mkiv's use r134 gas so kwik fit are talking bo££ocks. Only a few cars still use r12. Any aircon "expert" should at least have access to the guide book that lists the gas type and weight for all models. I'd just go to Ibrar anyway. I think R12 was only used in pre-1993 cars, so the Mk IV should be fine. I think Japan went 134a earlier than the UK as well, so there's even less chance of any Supra being R12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Kind of surprising that Kwik Fit didn't notice the big yellow R134 sticker under the bonnet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Robbo Posted August 18, 2007 Author Share Posted August 18, 2007 Kind of surprising that Kwik Fit didn't notice the big yellow R134 sticker under the bonnet! kwikfit never even bothered lifting the bonnet but the other place did and looked in the book,said it would be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I think R12 was only used in pre-1993 cars, so the Mk IV should be fine. I think Japan went 134a earlier than the UK as well, so there's even less chance of any Supra being R12. Yep, spot on, all MKIV Supra's are R134a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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