How Much Does It Cost for an Aircon Regas?

FixMyCar explains what an aircon regas is and how much it's likely to cost.

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Ellie Dyer-Brown

Wednesday July 30 2025

2 min read

Most modern cars have air conditioning fitted as standard to help keep passengers comfortable during their journey. Aircon systems lose a small amount of refrigerant gas naturally each year, meaning they eventually need topping up. This guide discusses how much you can expect to pay for an aircon regas.


Average aircon regas price

The average price of an aircon regas on FixMyCar is £81.72 (as of July 2025).

The amount you pay can be affected by:


Average price by car manufacturer

The table below shows how prices vary between different manufacturers.

Car MakeAverage Price
Audi£79.74
BMW£75.37
Citroen£77.11
Ford£82.11
Mercedes£81.25
MINI£73.01
Nissan£84.80
Peugeot£81.93
Renault£85.41
Toyota£77.05
Vauxhall£78.48
Volkswagen£84.23
Volvo£80.81

What's involved in an aircon regas?

An aircon regas isn't a complex job, so it shouldn't take longer than an hour. The aircon technician will remove the old refrigerant gas and check for leaks before topping it up. If a leak is found, it will need repairing before the new gas is added to the system.


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