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> Oh..I just remembered..getting the aircon serviced is 'voluntary' and
> it kinda needs done every so often. I do mine every couple of years on
> the 156. Factor in another £100 for that too. Alternatively, you can
> let all the gas escape over time and the seals and A/C compressor will
> die. At that point you get another 'outrageous' sum to pay.
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You can always get the air con serviced by an independent specialist in your
own time. Your dealer will only call one in anyway.
>
> I love my Alfa..I hate it's servicing costs..
>
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> Z
> Scotland
> Alfa Romeo 156 2.4JTD Veloce Leather
> 'Oil' be seeing you..
> (Email without 'Alfa' in subject are auto-deleted..sorry!)