air-conditioning repair cost
How much does air-con repair or a regas cost?
Quick answer
£90–£900
At a UK independent garage, including parts, labour and VAT. The price covers a regas and leak test at the low end, condenser or compressor replacement at the top. Franchise dealer pricing usually sits 40-80% higher, and prestige or electric models sit at the top of the band.
Symptoms that point at it
- air only cool, never cold
- cold for ten minutes then warm
- rattle from the front when the air-con engages
Run it on max for five minutes on the test drive. Air that never gets properly cold is a leak, and a leak is a part, not a regas.
Models where we document this fault
| Model | Documented symptom | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pathfinder | Loud grinding, clicking, or excessive vibration from the front end, potentially leading to overheating at idle due to cooling fan bearing failure. | £900–£2,600 |
| Nissan Versa | Engine overheating at idle or the air conditioning blowing warm when stationary due to radiator cooling fan motor failure. | £900–£2,600 |
| Volkswagen Caddy | Coolant loss or lack of cabin heat due to a leaking water pump or a ruptured silica bag in the expansion tank blocking the heater matrix. | £900–£2,600 |
| Citroen C1 | Aircon compressor clutch failing to engage | £700–£1,600 |
| Kia Seltos | Air conditioning blows warm or cuts out intermittently due to a faulty evaporator temperature sensor or failing compressor clutch relay. | £700–£1,600 |
| Mazda CX-3 | A/C blows warm air due to condenser failure from stone damage or internal corrosion. | £700–£1,600 |
| Subaru Crosstrek | Air conditioning system blows ambient or warm air due to premature compressor clutch failure or condenser O-ring leaks. | £700–£1,600 |
| Subaru WRX | Air conditioning blows warm or emits a loud squealing noise due to premature A/C compressor magnetic clutch failure. | £700–£1,600 |
| Audi A8 | Air suspension compressor and strut leaks causing sagging ride height | £250–£1,100 |
| Audi Q7 | Air suspension compressor and strut failure | £250–£1,100 |
| Audi Q8 | Air spring and compressor failures | £250–£1,100 |
| BMW 7 Series | Air suspension compressor and bag failures | £250–£1,100 |
| BMW X5 | Optional air suspension wear / leaks. | £250–£1,100 |
| BMW X6 | Air suspension compressor and airbag leaks causing sagging rear ride height | £250–£1,100 |
| Cadillac Escalade | A/C condenser weld failure causing refrigerant leak and warm air from vents. | £250–£1,100 |
| Citroen C4 | Cabin heater blows cold on the passenger side while blowing warm on the driver's side due to a blocked heater matrix. | £250–£1,100 |
| Cupra Born | Failure of the high-voltage PTC heater or heat pump valves, resulting in no warm air entering the cabin. | £250–£1,100 |
| Dacia Duster | Air conditioning blows warm air due to a holed condenser. | £250–£1,100 |
| GMC Yukon | Air conditioning blows warm air due to a cracked weld on the A/C condenser causing refrigerant loss. | £250–£1,100 |
| Honda HR-V | AC condenser leaks leading to weak cooling. | £250–£1,100 |
| Hyundai Ioniq | PTC heater failure resulting in no warm air blowing into the cabin when in EV mode. | £250–£1,100 |
| Hyundai Tucson | Air conditioning system blowing warm air due to a porous or stone-damaged condenser leaking refrigerant. | £250–£1,100 |
| Land Rover Defender | Air suspension leaks and compressor faults | £250–£1,100 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Air suspension springs and compressor failing, car sitting low overnight | £250–£1,100 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | Air suspension leaks on equipped models | £250–£1,100 |
| Mazda Mazda2 | Air conditioning blows warm due to a punctured or corroded condenser, which is heavily exposed to stone chips behind the wide front grille. | £250–£1,100 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Air suspension (Airmatic) leaks and compressor failure | £250–£1,100 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | Airmatic strut leaks and compressor wear | £250–£1,100 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Airmatic air suspension compressor and strut leaks | £250–£1,100 |
| Mercedes-Benz V-Class | Rear air suspension faults on longer wheelbase models | £250–£1,100 |
| MG ZS | Air conditioning blowing warm due to condenser stone damage | £250–£1,100 |
| Mitsubishi Mirage | System blows warm air due to condenser stone damage or corrosion. | £250–£1,100 |
| Nissan Leaf | No hot air blowing into the cabin despite the temperature being set to maximum, indicating a failed PTC heater element. | £250–£1,100 |
| Peugeot Traveller | Air conditioning blows warm air due to condenser stone damage through the large front grille or corroded rear AC pipes. | £250–£1,100 |
| Porsche Cayenne | Air springs perishing and the compressor failing | £250–£1,100 |
| Porsche Macan | Air suspension compressor and strut leaks on equipped cars | £250–£1,100 |
| Seat Alhambra | Air conditioning blows warm from the rear vents due to refrigerant loss from corroded underbody pipes near the offside rear wheel arch. | £250–£1,100 |
| Seat Arona | Air conditioning blows warm due to condenser failure from stone chip damage. | £250–£1,100 |
| Subaru Forester | Air conditioning blows warm due to a leaking A/C condenser or failing O-rings. | £250–£1,100 |
| Subaru Outback | Air conditioning blows warm air due to a leaking condenser, often caused by stone strikes or failing O-rings. | £250–£1,100 |
| Suzuki Ignis | Air conditioning blowing warm due to refrigerant loss from stone damage to the highly exposed condenser. | £250–£1,100 |
| Volkswagen Touareg | Air suspension leaks and compressor failure | £250–£1,100 |
| Volkswagen Up | Air conditioning blows warm air due to condenser failure from stone chips. | £250–£1,100 |
| Volvo S90 | Air suspension faults on higher trim estate and saloon models | £250–£1,100 |
| Acura MDX | AC compressor / condenser faults. | £90–£900 |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | Infotainment freezes and software glitches affecting climate and connectivity | £90–£900 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | Failure to produce hot or cold air due to faulty pressure sensors or valve blocks, specifically on models equipped with the optional heat pump. | £90–£900 |
| BMW i3 | AC compressor failure, which can send metal swarf into the high-voltage battery cooling loop, causing catastrophic battery damage. | £90–£900 |
| BMW i4 | Lack of cabin heating or cooling due to heat pump changeover valve failure. | £90–£900 |
| BMW X4 | Active kidney grille shutters stuck, potentially triggering a check engine light. | £90–£900 |
| Chevrolet Blazer | AC compressor and blower issues on some cars. | £90–£900 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | Cabin heater blows cold air despite the temperature being set to maximum, caused by a failed electric heater control module. | £90–£900 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | AC compressor failure. | £90–£900 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | Rear climate and blend-door faults. | £90–£900 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | Lack of cold air caused by a cracked weld on the A/C condenser. | £90–£900 |
| Chrysler 300 | Rhythmic clicking noise from behind the fascia and inability to regulate cabin temperature due to HVAC blend door actuator failure. | £90–£900 |
| Citroen C3 | Cabin heater blower fan fails to operate on lower speeds or stops working entirely due to resistor failure. | £90–£900 |
| Citroen C3 Aircross | Touchscreen freezing and climate control locked into the screen | £90–£900 |
| Citroen C5 Aircross | Uneven cabin temperature, typically blowing cold on the driver's side and hot on the passenger side, due to a blocked heater matrix or failed blend flap. | £90–£900 |
| DS DS 3 Crossback | Air conditioning fails to blow cold air due to refrigerant loss from stone damage to the exposed condenser. | £90–£900 |
| Fiat Tipo | Air conditioning compressor failing to cool effectively | £90–£900 |
| Ford EcoSport | Lack of cold air due to condenser stone damage or compressor failure. | £90–£900 |
| Ford Expedition | SYNC 3 or SYNC 4 touchscreen freezing, blacking out, or dropping Bluetooth connections due to APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module) failure. | £90–£900 |
| Ford Mustang | Complete loss of air conditioning cooling due to a leaking evaporator core, often accompanied by a faint chemical smell in the cabin. | £90–£900 |
| Ford Ranger | Loud clicking or tapping noise from behind the dashboard caused by a failing HVAC blend door actuator. | £90–£900 |
| Honda Accord | AC compressor failure. | £90–£900 |
| Honda Civic | 1.5T oil dilution — fuel mixes into the oil, most common in cold climates and short trips. | £90–£900 |
| Honda CR-V | 1.5T oil dilution — fuel enters the oil, worse in cold climates/short trips. | £90–£900 |
| Honda Odyssey | AC compressor failure. | £90–£900 |
| Honda Passport | Auto Start/Stop system fails to engage, often accompanied by a dashboard warning or premature AGM battery failure. | £90–£900 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | Front bumper active air flaps stick open or closed due to grit ingress or motor failure, triggering an EV system dashboard warning. | £90–£900 |
| Hyundai Sonata | Clicking noise from behind the fascia and incorrect cabin temperature. | £90–£900 |
| Hyundai Venue | Cabin ventilation fan only operates on the maximum speed setting due to a blown blower motor resistor. | £90–£900 |
| Jeep Wagoneer | Uconnect 5 screen freezes, multiple display faults. | £90–£900 |
| Jeep Wrangler | Poor heater output on the passenger side caused by residual casting sand from the engine block sludging up and blocking the heater core. | £90–£900 |
| Kia Carnival | Whirring, clicking, or a complete lack of airflow from the rear passenger roof vents due to blower motor bearing failure. | £90–£900 |
| Kia EV9 | Excessive vibration or loud humming from the front heat pump and blower motor assembly during high-demand cabin heating. | £90–£900 |
| Kia Sportage | Air conditioning fails to blow cold air | £90–£900 |
| Lexus IS | HVAC blend door servo motor failure causing unequal cabin temperatures. | £90–£900 |
| Lexus RX | Melting / sticky dashboard in hot climates (warranty extension). | £90–£900 |
| Mazda MX-30 | The lower 7-inch climate control touchscreen becomes unresponsive to inputs, lags heavily, or registers phantom touches. | £90–£900 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | No cabin heat when running in pure EV mode due to a failed electric PTC heater element. | £90–£900 |
| Nissan Altima | Loud clicking or tapping noise from behind the glovebox when adjusting the cabin temperature. | £90–£900 |
| Nissan Murano | AC compressor failure. | £90–£900 |
| Nissan Note | Heater blower fan only operates on maximum speed (setting 4) due to a burnt-out resistor pack. | £90–£900 |
| Nissan Qashqai | Air conditioning fails to blow cold due to condenser stone damage or leaks. | £90–£900 |
| Nissan Rogue | Heater blower motor failure or excessive vibration caused by worn motor bearings. | £90–£900 |
| Nissan Titan | Clicking or tapping noise from behind the dashboard, or failure to switch between hot and cold air. | £90–£900 |
| Nissan X-Trail | Lack of cold air from vents due to refrigerant loss from stone impacts on the exposed condenser. | £90–£900 |
| Peugeot 108 | Aircon compressor failing to cool effectively | £90–£900 |
| Peugeot 2008 | High voltage system error or loss of cabin heating due to AC compressor failure on e-2008. | £90–£900 |
| Peugeot 3008 | Heater matrix partial blockage causing cold air on the passenger side. | £90–£900 |
| Peugeot 308 | Infotainment, air conditioning control and sensor faults | £90–£900 |
| Peugeot Rifter | Aircon compressor failing to engage | £90–£900 |
| Renault Captur | Blower motor only operates on the highest speed setting due to a burnt-out heater resistor pack. | £90–£900 |
| Renault Kadjar | Air conditioning failure due to a leaking condenser | £90–£900 |
| Renault Twingo | Heater blower motor resistor failure causing the cabin fan to only operate on the highest speed setting. | £90–£900 |
| Renault Zoe | Failure of the heat pump or air conditioning compressor resulting in a complete lack of cabin heating or cooling. | £90–£900 |
| Skoda Citigo | Air conditioning fails to blow cold air due to a holed or corroded AC condenser. | £90–£900 |
| Skoda Enyaq | Failure to produce cabin heat due to faulty PTC heater elements or sticking heat pump refrigerant valves on models equipped with the optional heat pump. | £90–£900 |
| Tesla Model S | Cabin fails to heat up due to a blown PTC heater element, leaving only cold air blowing from the vents. | £90–£900 |
| Toyota 4Runner | Dashboard cracking / stickiness in hot climates. | £90–£900 |
| Toyota Avalon | Dashboard softening in hot climates. | £90–£900 |
| Toyota Camry | Melting / sticky dashboard in hot climates (subject to a warranty extension). | £90–£900 |
| Toyota Highlander | Chirping, ticking, or squeaking noise emanating from behind the glovebox. | £90–£900 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | Corroded rear air conditioning pipes leading to total refrigerant loss | £90–£900 |
| Toyota Sienna | Dashboard glare / softening in hot climates. | £90–£900 |
| Toyota Venza | Panoramic roof 'Star Gaze' dimming glass faults. | £90–£900 |
| Vauxhall Adam | Interior heater blower fan only operates on the highest speed setting due to a blown resistor pack. | £90–£900 |
| Vauxhall Corsa | Interior heater fan only operates on the highest speed setting (speed 4) due to a blown heater blower motor resistor. | £90–£900 |
| Vauxhall Crossland | Heater blower motor resistor failure causing the interior fan to only operate on the highest speed setting. | £90–£900 |
| Vauxhall Grandland | Air conditioning condenser failure due to stone chip damage through the wide lower bumper grille. | £90–£900 |
| Vauxhall Insignia | Cold air blowing from passenger side vents while the driver side blows hot. | £90–£900 |
| Vauxhall Mokka | Cold air blowing from the passenger side vents despite the heating being turned up. | £90–£900 |
| Vauxhall Viva | Air conditioning compressor failing to engage | £90–£900 |
| Vauxhall Zafira Tourer | Heater blows cold on the passenger side while the driver side is hot due to a blocked heater matrix. | £90–£900 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 | Failure of the optional heat pump or standard air conditioning system due to sticking valves or refrigerant leaks, resulting in poor cabin temperature control. | £90–£900 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | Total loss of cabin heating caused by a failed PTC heater element or sticking heat pump valve, often triggering an electrical system warning. | £90–£900 |
| Volkswagen Polo | Interior heater blower fan only operates on the maximum speed setting (speed 4) due to a burnt-out blower motor resistor. | £90–£900 |
| Volvo XC90 | Sensus infotainment freezes and reboots | £90–£900 |
| Cupra Leon | Touch slider and infotainment glitches, unresponsive climate controls | £200–£800 |
| Peugeot 208 | Uneven cabin heating, often blowing cold on the passenger side while hot on the driver's side, caused by a partially blocked heater matrix. | £200–£800 |
| Audi A3 | Lack of hot air from cabin vents (often passenger side first) due to a split silica bag blocking the heater matrix. | £220–£750 |
| Jeep Renegade | Engine runs hot in traffic and the air conditioning blows warm at idle due to radiator cooling fan failure. | £220–£750 |
| Nissan Maxima | Engine temperature gauge creeping up whilst idling, or the air conditioning blowing warm air when stationary due to cooling fan motor failure. | £220–£750 |
| Nissan Sentra | The air conditioning blows warm when stationary, or the engine temperature gauge rises at idle due to cooling fan motor failure. | £220–£750 |
| Seat Ateca | Loss of cabin heat on one or both sides. This occurs when the silica bag inside the coolant expansion tank splits, releasing silicates that circulate and permanently block the internal channels of the heater matrix. | £220–£750 |
| Skoda Octavia | No hot air from the cabin heater due to a blocked heater matrix, caused by the silica bag inside the coolant expansion tank splitting. | £220–£750 |
| Volkswagen Passat | Heater matrix blockage caused by a ruptured silica silicate bag inside the coolant expansion tank. | £220–£750 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | AC condenser failures. | £180–£700 |
| GMC Acadia | AC condenser faults. | £180–£700 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | AC condenser failure. | £180–£700 |
| GMC Terrain | AC condenser faults. | £180–£700 |
| Honda Fit | AC condenser failure. | £180–£700 |
| Tesla Model 3 | Heat-pump and cabin condenser issues on early cars. | £180–£700 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | AC condenser and blend-door faults. | £130–£600 |
| Subaru Impreza | AC condenser vulnerability to stone damage. | £80–£350 |
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