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Why is my Ford Focus' air conditioning only blowing against the windscreen? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Ford Focus' air conditioning seems to be blowing but no heat or cool air will come out through the vents on the dash. It seems to be blowing against... -
Is £600 a fair price to replace my air con condenser? 28 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a 2005 Honda Accord. I took it into a Honda dealership to check the air con as it wasn't working properly. They told me that the air conditioning... -
Faulty air-con 31 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI, just recently the air con has stopped working. I took it to a garage to have it regassed and was told gas levels... -
Faulty air con - what are my legal rights? 9 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a used 2008 model Honda Civic from a main dealer five months ago. Yesterday, the air con stopped functioning (had tested and left on for periods... -
Air-con blowing hot in a 2000 Focus 5 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Focus 2000 the AC doesn't blow cold air it blows hot. It has been recharged and it still doesn't work - what will it cost to replace it? -
Is it normal for Ford Focus TDCi air conditioning units to drip water? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2008 Ford Focus TDCi's air conditioning unit releases water when the engine stops. As far as I can tell the air con unit is generally working fine.... -
Does the air conditioning need servicing on a two-year-old car? 29 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have received a round robin letter from my Nissan dealer informing me that my Qashqai needs an air con service at a cost of £149 as dry seals may result... -
Should I buy an OEM air-con condenser or aftermarket? 5 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I need a new air-con condenser for my 2008 Corsa 1.3 diesel. I appreciate OEM parts can be of higher quality etc but the OEM price quoted is £398 + VAT.... -
Good idea to re-gas air con at two year service? 19 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
When booking my car in for its two-year service I was advised to have my air conditioning re-gassed and seal changed. It would cost £60 - should I do it? -
What's wrong with my A4's air con? 21 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Audi A4 TDI bought (used) from a main dealer. I had problems with the air conditioning last summer and was told that it had been damaged... -
Why doesn't my Focus' air con work? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I had an accident a couple of weeks ago, which damaged the wing, wheel and bonnet of my Ford Focus (2006 model). Since then the air con has stopped working.... -
Hybrid cars and air-con 26 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am considering the purchase of a small hybrid car. Under electric motor only driving conditions, if I select the heater or air conditioning on, am I... -
What's causing our Citroen C5's air con to blow hot and cold simultaneously? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen C5 2.2 HDi 2001 model's air conditioning blows hot air on the passenger side and cold air on the driver's side when the temperature is set at... -
White powder coming from the vents 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently experienced a fine white powder (significant quantity) coming from the air vents with the climate control on. I would like to know what... -
Can I retrofit air con to my Ford Transit van? 2 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
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[... -
How can I remove the stale smoke smell from my car? 17 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a three year old Volkswagen Passat CC; however, the car interior smells of stale smoke. The dealer says they will get rid of any... -
Air conditioning not cool? 8 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have completed 100,000 miles in my car and am generally pleased. A few weeks ago I noticed that the air con was not working very well. It is ok at... -
Honda C-RV air con intermittent, does it need recharging? 9 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
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... -
Should I keep the air con on all the time in an EV? 30 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I had followed your advice to always keep the air con switched on, and to good effect in that with my vehicle owned from new for 20 years it has always... -
Noisy air con pump on a BMW 3 Series 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a noisy air conditioning pump on my BMW 3 Series. An independent garage advises that a new pump is necessary, but not urgent. If I leave it the...