A/C...really needed, reliable?

[Niall]

No there isn't. Just FYI for those getting their air con regassed. Make sure you get one of them cleaning can things (the ones you set off on the back of the car and leave for 5 minutes). Air con evaporators are a perfect growing spot for loads of horrible things including leigionaires disease. They normally build up when it's not in use so of it hasn't been used for ages, get one of them cans. Also, for the sake of 10 quid, id do it yearly as well as part of a service.