Just had my aircon regassed and due to the fact that there was nothing in the system, a dye was added to check for leaks. After driving around for about a week/250 miles its been looked at by out local mech and it seems the leak is from the compressor itself and I have been advised a new one. The price of a new one seems to be about £500 from Vx direct. I have looked at the site on the aircon thread for alternatives, but considering they are about £260 + new ancillary components (90) + regas (60), there seems little point in getting a non Vx part.

Any advice re: sourcing a compressor cheaper or other cost effective methods. Im not too keen on ebay and 2nd hand parts due to reliability issues.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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If you have access to Tradeclub, I think they do GM refurbs at not unreasonable prices...

Petrol models R1580001 £356.00 £320.79 £262.30 + vat
                                        retail       trade      Trade Club
Subject to a returnable exchange unit surcharge.

Is the cost for the above TC part for a new one or a refurbed one? If refurbed then would it not make more sense to go for a brand new OE item. Or am I being completely stupid?

If you want to take a chance on a used one, ive got one you can have for £25 + postage - or you could collect, depending where in the country you are. ;)