Do air conditioning repairs, such as the one carried out on my CR-V, need to be so expensive?

Before retiring I was the technical director of a company supplying OE parts to Honda UK, hence I know just how demanding their standards are and what work was involved in meeting and maintaining those...

Air conditioning no longer working - what should I do?

My 2001 Honda Civic was recently checked by a friend and it was discovered that the air-con was no longer working. No reason was given. Will it be worth getting the air-con fixed? Will there be problems...

Failed air con compressor on Volkswagen Passat

The air conditioning compressor has failed on my 2008 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI, with 27,000 miles on the clock. The car has a full service history and has been well cared for. Is this a common problem,...

What could have caused my air conditioning unit to fail?

Having read your column for several years I am aware of the need to occasionally switch on the aircon during the winter months. Despite having done this I now find that my aircon no longer operates when...

Cause of week air con on my Focus?

I have an 09-plate diesel Ford Focus. The air con works normally when started up. After 10-15 mins, it still blows cold, but the volume of air coming through the vents drops drastically. If you turn...

Why isn't air conditioning maintenance included in my Volkswagen service package?

I purchased a Volkswagen Passat CC two years ago. Volkswagen has contacted me to remind me of the second year service, which is now due. They also said that my aircon was due for a service at a special...

Climate control failure on my Ford Galaxy?

I have a flashing climate control display on start up on my 56 reg Ford Galaxy Ghia and the air con seems to have failed although the blowers still work. I am in France and my French is not good enough...

Why does my air conditioning smell?

My newer car’s air conditioning is stinking whenever I turn it on. The smell is terrible. Do you know what's up with it and how I can make it smell better?

Aircon fan has a mind of its own on my 3 Series

The fan goes on and off for no apparent reason on my BMW 3 Series. The final stage resistor has been changed and when working the fan goes at different speeds.

Does using an air conditioner affect fuel consumption?

I have always understood that running the air conditioner causes an increase in fuel consumption. Last week, in very cold weather, I was taken for a demonstration drive in a new Toyota Avensis. The dealer...