Frustrated with A/C Problems
I have an "02 XL7. I heard screeching noise when I turned on AC, noticed air was not cold, especially when car was not moving. I went to mechanic he said the belt was broke, I had it replaced for $100. Then noticed a clicking sound in AC. Went back, he said clutch had froze up and I needed a new Compressor. I paid $600 and had compressor replaced. When I got it back, it was still clicking and air was only cold sometimes. Took it back, they did checked the freon level (fine), replaced the compressor with a new one. When I picked it up, it was still clicking on and off ever 5 seconds or so, then there was a intermitent hissing sound and smoke coming from somewhere. They said they tried to flush the line. Did they put a hole in something while trying to fix the AC? Now he says I need to replace the condensor and the ac line! I feel frustrated because I am ignorant about what is going on with my car, so I am at the mercy of crooks and I live in the inland empire of southern california and I drive 45 minutes from work in the hottest part of the day. I can't go without air, but I dont' want to keep spending money and the problem doesn't get fixed. I don't want to take it back to that mechanic, what should I do, what should I tell another mechanic I need, should I take it to the dealer?
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