Air conditioning · Volkswagen Passat · Family car, SUV

Volkswagen Passat air conditioning regas cost

£70 – £180Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 0.5 – 1 hMain dealer £95 – £295Parts £35 – £85Difficulty Professionals only

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€40 – €90€35 – €100€75 – €190€100 – €270
Belgium€40 – €90€35 – €95€75 – €185€95 – €255
SwitzerlandCHF 55 – CHF 120CHF 60 – CHF 165CHF 115 – CHF 285CHF 145 – CHF 390
Germany€40 – €90€45 – €130€85 – €220€110 – €325
Austria€40 – €95€45 – €140€90 – €230€115 – €325
Spain€40 – €85€25 – €70€65 – €160€80 – €210
Italy€40 – €90€20 – €65€60 – €155€75 – €205
Portugal€40 – €85€20 – €55€60 – €140€70 – €195
Netherlands€40 – €90€40 – €115€80 – €205€105 – €285
United Kingdom£35 – £85£35 – £100£70 – £180£95 – £295

What changes the price

On the Volkswagen Passat, access takes on average 10% more time than the average for its class (family car, suv), where the range is £65 – £175.

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.

Safety-critical part: this job is for professionals only. MecaScan does not provide a guide for it.

Volkswagen Passat: other repairs

Oil and filter change£75 – £155Full manufacturer service£165 – £390Front brake pads£85 – £185Front brake discs and pads£185 – £380Rear brake pads£90 – £200Timing belt kit with water pump£330 – £825Timing chain kit£720 – £1,880Clutch kit£495 – £1,115Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£975 – £1,940Car battery£115 – £255Alternator£265 – £660Starter motor£205 – £580Front shock absorbers£230 – £495EGR valve£285 – £770Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£650 – £1,495Turbocharger£750 – £1,835Water pump£155 – £485Head gasket£625 – £1,665Diesel injector£250 – £670Catalytic converter£390 – £1,075Spark plugs£60 – £200

Frequently asked questions

How much does a air conditioning regas volkswagen passat cost?

At an independent garage, expect £70 to £180, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £95 – £295.

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. Volkswagen Passat: 0.5 – 1 h.

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.

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.