VASA supports a mono-refrigerant policy throughout the automotive air conditioning industry and recommends to members the refrigerant gas R134a as the preferred replacement gas for R12 in all automotive systems. VASA does not recommend the use of hydrocarbon refrigerants or refrigerant blends of any kind in automotive air conditioning systems that are not designed specifically for their use. Warranty Each member agrees to adhere to the VASA Warranty Guidelines as listed below. When a new air conditioning installation is carried out that unit is warranted for a minimum of 12 months on components and 3 months on labour. When a service is carried out, the manufacturer's warranty is given on parts and 3 months warranty on the fitting and service labour.
Parts are to be retained for confirmation and inspection.
Any dispute on warranty claims pursuant to this provision must be referred to the Secretary of VASA whose decision shall be final and binding. The VASA member will carry out only those repairs authorised in the repair contract. If during the rectification work, further defects are found, the VASA member will advise the customer of the additional work required and obtain the customer's permission to carry out the repairs. Any guarantee either stated or implied is subject always to the consumer's rights at law.