Spread the cost of an automotive AC recovery, recycle and recharge unit from £2,000 to £14,000 with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance
Yes, air conditioning service units are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £2,000 to £14,000, and most deals are written over 12–48 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£2k – £14k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Compares single and dual-gas units
Rates From
5.4% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical air conditioning service unit price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £6,000: a 10% deposit of £600, then 48 monthly payments of £127 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £6,696, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Robinair Automatic AC Service Unit (R134a) | £2,500 – £5,000 | Single-Gas AC Service Unit |
| Robinair Dual-Gas AC Service Unit (R134a/R1234yf) | £6,000 – £10,000 | Dual-Gas AC Service Unit |
| Premium Dual-Gas Unit with Fault Diagnostics | £10,000 – £14,000 | Premium AC Service Unit |
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An AC service unit is moveable plant and machinery and generally qualifies for Annual Investment Allowance, letting the cost be deducted from taxable profits in the year of purchase. HP agreements let you claim capital allowances directly; lease payments are deducted as a running cost instead.
Dealerships and independent garages are the main buyers, and the choice between a single-gas and dual-gas unit depends on the vehicle parc a workshop services, since older vehicles use R134a refrigerant while newer models have moved to R1234yf. A workshop covering a wide age range of vehicles typically needs a dual-gas unit to avoid turning away work. Handling refrigerant requires the technician to hold recognised F-Gas qualifications, which is a training and compliance matter separate from the equipment itself. Replacement is generally driven by the refrigerant transition as older single-gas units become less useful, alongside calibration and internal filter or seal wear from regular use.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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