Air conditioning · Car

Air conditioning regas cost

£65 – £175Independent garage · Family car, SUV · United Kingdom

Book time 0.5 – 1 hMain dealer £90 – £280Difficulty Professionals only

By vehicle type

	Parts	Labour	Independent garage	Main dealer
City car	£30 – £65	£30 – £90	£60 – £155	£80 – £255
Family car, SUV	£35 – £85	£30 – £90	£65 – £175	£90 – £280
Premium	£55 – £145	£30 – £90	£85 – £235	£115 – £360

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

Country	Hourly rate	Independent garage	Main dealer
France	€65 – €140	€75 – €180	€95 – €255
Belgium	€60 – €125	€70 – €175	€90 – €245
Switzerland	CHF 110 – CHF 210	CHF 110 – CHF 270	CHF 135 – CHF 370
Germany	€80 – €190	€80 – €210	€105 – €305
Austria	€85 – €185	€85 – €220	€110 – €305
Spain	€45 – €90	€60 – €150	€75 – €205
Italy	€40 – €80	€60 – €150	€75 – €195
Portugal	€35 – €75	€55 – €135	€70 – €190
Netherlands	€75 – €150	€80 – €195	€100 – €270
United Kingdom	£60 – £170	£65 – £175	£90 – £280

Family car, SUV. Method

What changes the price

Cars built since 2017 use R1234yf gas, far more expensive than the old R134a. An AC that empties within months has a leak, and regassing it without finding the leak means paying twice.

The hourly rate: it can double between a small-town independent and a city-centre dealer.
Parts quality: genuine, original-equipment brand or aftermarket.
Access: on some engines other parts must come off before the mechanic can reach the job.

Cost by model

Renault Clio£55 – £150 Renault Mégane£65 – £175 Renault Captur£65 – £175 Renault Scénic£70 – £175 Renault Twingo£55 – £150 Peugeot 208£55 – £150 Peugeot 308£65 – £175 Peugeot 2008£65 – £175 Peugeot 3008£70 – £175 Peugeot 5008£70 – £175 Citroën C3£55 – £150 Citroën C4£65 – £175 Citroën C5 Aircross£70 – £175 Opel Corsa£55 – £150 Dacia Sandero£55 – £145 Dacia Duster£65 – £170 Volkswagen Polo£55 – £150 Volkswagen Golf£65 – £175 Volkswagen Tiguan£70 – £180 Volkswagen Passat£70 – £180 Seat Ibiza£55 – £150 Seat Leon£65 – £175 Skoda Octavia£65 – £175 Toyota Yaris£55 – £150 Toyota Corolla£65 – £175 Ford Fiesta£55 – £150 Ford Focus£65 – £175 Nissan Qashqai£70 – £175 Fiat 500£55 – £145 Fiat Panda£55 – £145 Hyundai Tucson£70 – £175 Kia Sportage£70 – £175 Audi A3£90 – £245 Audi A4£90 – £255 BMW 1 Series£90 – £250 BMW 3 Series£95 – £260 Mercedes A-Class£90 – £250 Mercedes C-Class£95 – £260

Frequently asked questions

How much does a air conditioning regas cost?

At an independent garage, expect £65 to £175, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £90 – £280.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. Book time: 0.5 – 1 h.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.