The air conditioning in my Honda FR-V needs an expensive repair - how do I get a goodwill contribution?

A holed condenser caused gas loss in my Honda FR-V in late May. It was replaced in early June (£475) but operating pressure was too high (24 atm and rising, normal 10-14). Communications between my local...

Why did 'dry ice' come from my Peugeot 307's air vents?

I have a Peugeot 307 on a 56 plate with climate control. After taking the car for a drive the other day I noticed a problem. The climate control made a noise which sounded like air under pressure rushing...

I have a BMW 320d SE first registered November 2002, that I bought second hand from a BMW dealer in 2006. The aircon pump was about to fail a month ago, picked up by my estimable mobile mechanic and he...

Has water ingress into our Vauxhall Vectra caused the air conditioning system to fail?

There is water in the passenger footwell in our 54-reg Vauxhall Vectra estate. At the same time the motor to the air conditioning and heating system has failed. Do you think the two are linked? I am getting...

Why has my Chrysler Grand Voyager's air conditioning system stopped working?

I have a Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.5 diesel 2002. It was standing for about three months and will need some work doing to it for the MOT, but once a week I started it and let it run and turned on the air...

Should I buy this Peugeot 206 with faulty air conditioning?

I need advice on buying Peugeot 206 1.9 HDI in black. It's done 78,000 miles and is good condition with one lady owner from new. The only fault it has is that the air conditioning is not working, and possibly...

Has my Skoda Fabia's ambient temperature sensor failed?

I have a Skoda Fabia 1.4 16V Estate (Y-reg). I recently had a gas recharge done on the air conditioning as it was not cold enough. It will now only seem to work when it is a cold day - if it's warm or...

Can I service my Renault Scenic's air conditioning system at home?

I would like to service my Renault Scenic's air conditioning system before I hit the road, as it is a bit smelly and not powerful. I would like to do it myself on a budget. What do I need? I just ordered...

The air conditioning in my Volkswagen Touran is playing up - what's wrong with it?

I have been using the air conditioning on my 2006 Volkswagen Touran. When you switch it on it blows cold. Then, after a period of an hour or so, the blower can still be heard but the volume of air coming...

Which small, reliable diesel car for a single mum with a young child for £6000?

I have been looking for a small, economical, four/five door car for a single mum with a six-year-old child. Mileage will be approximately 10,000 per annum with weekday town driving and some weekend journeys...