Vauxhall Antara AC Compressor Replacement Parts

The Antara ran as a single generation from 2006 to 2015, with a facelift arriving in 2010, so a 2007 unit and a 2010 unit sit either side of that boundary. Engine code is the key factor — if both cars share the same engine code the compressor may well be compatible, but whether ancillary or mounting details changed at the 2010 facelift is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Engine code matters above everything else for mechanical parts like an AC compressor — two Antaras from the same year could carry different engines and use different compressors. You'll find the engine code on your V5C or via a VIN check, and it's the single most useful detail you can give a breaker when requesting a quote. Year alone is not enough to guarantee a match.

Fuel type affects the engine, and the compressor is matched to the engine, so a diesel-derived unit should not be assumed to fit a petrol car and vice versa. Always supply your exact engine code to the breaker rather than just stating petrol or diesel, as there were multiple diesel variants in the Antara range. The breaker can then check compatibility properly against your specific car.

Trim level does not affect AC compressor fitment — the compressor follows the engine, not the badge or spec level. An S and an Elite on the same engine code should use the same compressor, so don't rule out a part just because it came from a different trim. Be aware that higher trims may have had additional ancillaries fitted, but the compressor unit itself is determined by the engine code.

Gearbox type can influence compressor fitment because the drive arrangement and engine bay layout may differ between manual and automatic variants, so it's worth telling the breaker which gearbox your car has alongside the engine code. In many cases the compressor itself is the same, but confirming this with the breaker against your registration is the safest approach. Don't assume a manual-car part will drop straight into an automatic without checking.

A 2013 unit comes from the post-facelift period (facelift arrived in 2010) while a 2008 car is pre-facelift, so they sit on opposite sides of that production boundary. Sharing the same engine code is a strong positive sign, but whether any ancillary or mounting details changed across the 2010 facelift is something you must confirm with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing. Never assume fitment based on engine code alone when crossing a known production boundary.