Air conditioning problems with Hyundai i10 - should I bother with a repair?

I own a 2010 Hyundai i10 and have been spending a lot on it recently for essential repairs. The latest thing to go wrong is the air conditioning compressor, which my local service centre says is totally...

Why does my car's air con turn on by itself?

I'm afraid I don't follow your advice of leaving the air conditioning on all the time, as surely this will use more fuel? The air conditioning works perfectly well when turned on, but occasionally it...

Can I retrofit air con to my Ford Transit van?

I have a 2017 Ford Transit camper van that came without aircon. With the recent warm weather, it is a pretty hot and sticky ride. Do you know of any companies[ that can offer an aftermarket fitment?

Can I reject a car with an air con leak?

I purchased a used car from an independent dealer. The same day we noticed water coming from underneath the glove compartment, entering the passenger footwell (air conditioning leak). Am I within my rights...

Is an air conditioning service necessary?

My Toyota dealer recommends that I have my air con serviced after only two years. They quote £150. Is this necessary?

Honda C-RV air con intermittent, does it need recharging?

My wife’s 2008 Honda C-RV has been an excellent car. As you always advise, the air con is kept on all the time. Recently I’ve noticed that when set to “LO”, the air from the vents is cool but not really...

Why do you advise keeping the air conditioning switched on?

You regularly receive queries about air conditioning and its use to which your advice is (of late) to leave it switched on. My reaction is always the same - why, then, do manufacturers provide a conveniently...

Hyundai Ioniq air conditioning not working - is this a manufacturer fault?

My 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric's air conditioning has been out of order for two months and has had four separate visits to the dealer, who doesn't seem to have any idea what to do to fix it. It is now...

How much fuel does air conditioning use?

How much fuel does my air conditioning use and is there any way to test if it's fully working and as cold as it should be?

Is air conditioning covered by my car's warranty?

The air conditioning on my 2021 SEAT Tarraco recently stopped working. I took it back to the dealer that sold it to me and was informed that air conditioning only carries a six month warranty. Surely in...