Aircon condenser leaking

[Duffryn]

Just had my car serviced and MOT'd by a Toyota dealer, and have been told the a/c condenser is leaking and quoted £854 to (presumably) replace it. My car is a 2014 Gen3 with a full Toyota service history from new, and with only 47K on the clock.

I would just like to ask anyone if they would consider this price acceptable, or would/should I do better by going to an independent garage, although tbh I'm not too keen on non-Toyota folk working on my car.

Any thoughts or advice would be welcomed. TIA.

 

 

[southsider46]

Dealer prices are always very high.  I would get a couple of quotes.  You could probably buy a condenser for somewhere in the region of £90 but, the gassing up is expensive.  Do you know if your car uses r134a or the newer, more expensive R1234yrf gas?

[Duffryn]

5 minutes ago, southsider46 said:

Dealer prices are always very high.  I would get a couple of quotes.  You could probably buy a condenser for somewhere in the region of £90 but, the gassing up is expensive.  Do you know if your car uses r134a or the newer, more expensive R1234yrf gas?

Sorry no I don't, didn't even know there were different types available!

[Bper]

Hi David,The £854 quote for replacing the A/C condenser from a Toyota dealer is on the high side but not unusual for a main dealer. Since your car has a full Toyota service history and low mileage, the dealer's experience might be worth the extra cost. However, if you're open to alternatives, independent garages can often offer lower prices for the same repair. While the quality of service can vary, a good independent shop with experience working on Toyotas could save you money. If you're not keen on non Toyota mechanics, you could get a second opinion or quote from another Toyota dealer. It really comes down to whether you value the cost savings or prefer the peace of mind of having Toyota work on your car.👍