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Why is my Car Air Conditioning Not Cold? 6 Reasons Why.

Why is my Car Air Conditioning Not Cold? 6 Reasons Why.

It’s summertime, which means there’s hot weather outside of your car and an air conditioner on full blast on the inside of your car. And chances are that at the time you need your car air conditioning most is when it quits on you and starts blowing cool or even warm air. So why is your car air conditioning not cold? We see this a lot here at AutoAid. And what we find are that the reasons for your A/C blowing mildly cool or warm air range from simple to complex, and from cheap to expensive. They can be caused by normal wear and tear, or actual damage or malfunctioning parts. Whatever the cause, AutoAid’s ASE certified mechanics can find the right problem and fix it for you, fast. Here are six of the most likely causes of your air conditioning not being cold. Freon Leak Freon is the chemical refrigerant that cools the warm air before it is blown back into your car. Since today’s air conditioning ... read more

Why Getting a Car Repair Second Opinion is a GREAT Idea

 Why Getting a Car Repair Second Opinion is a GREAT Idea

Something just went wrong with your car. You bring it into your dealer who just told you it will cost thousands of dollars to repair. But you don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on automobile repairs, and even if you did, you don’t want to spend it unless you have to. You also want to make sure you’re fixing the right thing, and not just anything. So before you give the go-ahead for your car repairs at the dealer, you should probably get a car repair second opinion.  People commonly get second opinions when they’re diagnosed with serious medical conditions, or when consulting on legal matters. It doesn’t occur to most people to get a car repair second opinion, but you should, and here are three great reasons why. Saving You Money Getting a car repair second opinion is a great way to save money. For example, your dealer may tell you that you need a new radiator which can be a very expensive ... read more

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