Noisy air con pump on a BMW 3 Series

I have a noisy air conditioning pump on my BMW 3 Series. An independent garage advises that a new pump is necessary, but not urgent. If I leave it the noise will simply increase.

Quoted £753.49 for new pump plus one hour fitting at £60.00 and a regas at £65.00. Total with VAT £1060.00

Is this reasonable? Can pump be "serviced" rather than replaced and is a reconditioned pump a possibility?

Is this a known fault for a four-year-old BMW?

Would they contribute to repair or must I go to a Main Dealer? Should I hike round for a second opinion?

Asked on 8 December 2011 by John Clark, 54 Alinora Crescent, Worthing BN12 4HY

Answered by Honest John

May be nothing more than the electromagnetic clutch to the pump that can be rerplaced separately for about £100. But, of course, you will be told it can't be so that a much greater profit can be made from you for the job.

Tags: air con technical issues

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