Is it worth repairing the air conditioning condenser in my 2003 Honda Accord?

I have been quoted £571.68 by Aylesbury Honda to replace the air conditioning condenser and seals on my 2003 Honda Accord 2.4i Exec Tourer Auto, which seems like an awful lot of money to me, when the car’s...

How often to use air con to keep it fit?

I recently bought a second hand Toyota Aygo Black 1.0L with air con. How often should it be used? Does it reduce mpg greatly if used in this small car?

Should we go for the diesel or petrol Dacia Sandero Stepway?

We are thinking of purchasing a Dacia Sandero Stepway, and would like to know what is your opinion of the small petrol turbo engine versus the diesel? Our mileage is light. Would the small petrol engine...

Is there a product available to protect my Renault Modus' air conditioning condenser from damage?

Do you know if there is some sort of mesh guard to fit over the front lower grill of a Renault Modus to protect the aircon condenser from road debris?

Is it reasonable to charge £600 to replace the condenser in our Toyota Yaris?

My daughter has been advised by the main dealer that the condenser and high pressure pipe of her 2009 Toyota Yaris TR 5dr 1.33 VVT-i are leaking at the joint and a new unit is required at a fitted price...

Is it reasonable to charge £840 to replace a punctured aircon condenser on my Jaguar XF?

The aircon on my 30-month-old (23,000 mile) Jaguar XF suddenly stopped working recently when on the M11. My local dealer (from whom I bought the car) tells me the aircon unit has become punctured, possibly...

Why is the air conditioning condenser so vulnerable on the Skoda Yeti?

The air conditioning in my two-year-old Skoda Yeti has been non-existent this summer. I finally had it looked at and my local dealer has told me that the condenser has been damaged by a stone flying up...

How do the windows and air conditioning affect fuel economy?

Which has the least effect on fuel consumption: having the air conditioning on or opening a window?

Air con failure on Volkswagen Golf - who should pay for repairs?

The air conditioning on my 2011 Volkswagen Golf has failed. My local dealer has found the gas level to be low, but couldn't source the leak and will recharge the system with a dye to try to find it. They...

Should I buy the Honda Jazz, KIA Venga or Ford B-Max?

I have identified three cars that meet our needs of automatic gearbox, ease of access, cruise control, aircon, economic petrol engine due to low usage (max 5000 miles pa). They are the KIA Venga, Ford...