Most Important Check Before Summer

This time of year, I am often asked what the most important thing to have checked on an automobile is before the heat of summer sets in. You guessed it. Your A/C system. For around $48 (incuding tax), your service advisor can have an A/C Perfomance Check performed on your vehicle.

A/C systems rely on several key components including a compressor, condenser, evaporator, pressurized refrigerant, valves and hoses.

For this system to work correctly and be ready for the hot weather, it needs to be free from leaks so that the refrigerant stays in the system. Over time, contamination or leaks can appear and affect the cooling performance of your A/C system.

This simple and cost effective test can save you BIG money. If you are having problems with your A/C, and let it go unchecked to the point where you had to replace all the major components, you could be faced with a $1,500 - $2,000 bill.