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I know a few people have had their air-con play up, some for gas reasons others for condenser holes, but I thought I would share the following.

My wife's car is a Pug 308 and about 5 years old, noticed the AC was not cooling properly but still slightly effective.

It takes the new gas which is super expensive, and the nearest place to me wanted £140 to vac and re-charge. Whilst expensive its cheaper than a new compressor and for comfort needed doing. Except I'm so busy I couldn't get there and neither could I find a mobile chap either.

So I resorted to chancing on one of the STP top up kits, after Halfords wasted my time by not having it in stock after I ordered it, I bought it of Ebay for £138 (£40 cheaper than halfrauds) and what do you know, by following the instructions it bloody worked.

I still have plenty of gas left to top it or others up again if needs be, I even checked the pressure in the 335 using the gauge and its all good there.

So whilst I still reckon a full vac out and recharge is the best option, this did a bloody good job and took all of 15 minutes.

I hope this helps someone if needed later on.

All the best

Alex