Air Con Compressor - Recommended specialists to fit new one?

[Rampage]

Typical, the hottest period since, well, seems like forever and my Air Con compressor has given up the ghost 

VW want £847 to supply and fit!

Does anyone know of any specialists in the South London/Kent area who could do it for a much less eye watering price?

Cheers

[doylebros]

A fellow member posted this the other day and I thought their prices seemed very competitive.

http://www.autoairconparts.co.uk/volkswagen-golf-mk5-Car-air-conditioning-compressors-pumps-aircon-radiators-and-more

I would give them a ring and see who they supply in your area  - got to be worth a try!

[Rampage]

Nice one mate. Thanks for that, much appreciated! 

This is going to be expensive whichever way! ha ha

[tandino]

GSF car parts are about 300-350 depending on which compressor and how much discount you get.
Its 3 bolts to remove the compressor and undo the pipe unions, not a hard job.
Prob looking at about 100-150 quid labour including a vacuum and recharge..

Im removing and fitting my new one tomorrow, not a hard job.

Cheers PEte.

[zubi]

I think mine is doing the same thing...ive just had a quick look on eBay you can get a used one for around £150

Just dont know how long it will last.

^^ any chance you could post a "how to" on it or just a few snaps of you doing it so we can see too?

[tandino]

Dont bother saving 150 quid for a s/hand one, not worth it imho, im getting a new Denso one for 300 quid.
Will take a few pics , yes no probs

[zubi]

awesome!

just came across this vid - might check this before i go out and buy it haha

[tandino]

Dont waste your time, totally different set up on the Mk5

[Rampage]

Thanks for the advice guys 

[chocice]

I have mine fitted for £550 at Vw Audi Tech in Chelmsford they had the car for half a day, the dealer wanted £1200, I begged an pleaded for a discount as a loyal customer but I was dragged out of the dealer ship and thrown violently onto the scorching pavement.

The nice fella at Vw Audi Tech said it is a problem on all mk5 golfs with climate control, so if it hasn't happened yet start saving up.

[SRC]

Give these guys a ring: http://www.vgsuk.com/

I (and several others here) can't recommend them highly enough.

[Rampage]

Give these guys a ring: http://www.vgsuk.com/

I (and several others here) can't recommend them highly enough.

Just had a look at their website and others recommendations. They look good and only round the corner from me! I'll def get in touch with them.
Thanks for that nugget, really appreciate that! 

[tandino]

Compressor isnt hard to fit, did mine in about an hour or so, undertray off and 3 bolts to undo it, multiplug to remove, remove hose bracket bolt and then remove hoses from compressor (two bolts).
You can just about squeeze it out without having to undo the coolant hoses.
I got a rebuilt Denso compressor from GSF for 305 inc vat.
Today ive just replaced my Condensor as it was pretty knackered, thats a bit morer involved!!, mate's coming later this eve to recharge her so im going to revel in brand new ice cold a/c later, going to sit in the bugger for half hour to cool myself down!!!.
If i was closer i could have done it for you.

Cheers PEte.