A/C problems
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Texarkana Texas
A/C problems
Took the car to the shop AGAIN to have the a/c looked at...again. I am now told I need a new compressor, dryer, and everything. $1000 +.
Anyone know where I can buy new a/c parts cheap?
Anyone know where I can buy new a/c parts cheap?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Largo FL
Are you sure the AC parts are shot. Around here, 90% of the places will tell you that you need an $800 rebuild within 5 minutes - when many times it's just a slow leak and or you need a recharge. Make sure you get a second opinion -
Last edited by ronwc; Jun 12, 2007 at 10:32 AM.
Instructor
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From: Camillus New York
Burning Brakes
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From: Broken Arrow OK
I really don't trust most A/C repair places. Several years ago I took a car to one and was told that it needed a complete rebuild. Since it was an old car I declined. As a result, they only charged me for the system check and a lb of freon. As I left the shop I noticed that the A/C seemed to be working fine. It was still working fine 2 years later when I sold the car. Get a second or third opinion.
