Among Friends

[Luvsmyfam]

wow,got in my car today and my air conditioner has stopped running.i have a 2013 buick verano.has anyone had this problem with this make of car?and wouldnt you know it, quad cities is sizziling today.hope this isnt a $3000 dollar job.the car only has 50,000 miles on it.not sure what to do,but did make a appt for thurs for car to be looked at.any suggestions or comments would be appreciated

[jannabelle1]

I'm sure not a car expert, but maybe it just needs freon. I'd definitely be calling my dealer to get it in...that's great that you can get an appointment in a few days. Good luck!

[Foxxee]

Go to this website below to find possible causes for your Buick Verano AC not working.  

Click on "Read More" to find cost estimates to repair under each possible cause.  

Buick Verano AC Is Not Working (repairpal.com)

[Kachina624]

@Luvsmyfam   My AC quit last summer.  It's a 2003 Saturn with 55,000 miles.  Very dependable, always starts.  It's standard procedure to charge for estimates on AC repair.... I paid $100 for an estimate.  It was for $1700., not worth it for an old car.  So I do my necessary errands first thing in the mornings and never go anywhere in hot afternoons or evenings.  Don't want to invest in a new car due to my declining vision.  May not be driving much longer. 

[decaf]

@Luvsmyfam  The car is out of warranty so I'd definitely NOT take it to the dealer.  Sorry to say this but, they have the worst track record for ripping people off, especially women.

My husband's last car, an old Honda, had the AC go at 98K miles.  He got it fixed for $300, not the $2200 he was quoted at the dealer. 

Your AC is unlikely to be completely gone with 50K miles on the car. You need an honest mechanic.  Ask friends, neighbors, relatives if they have or know one.

If not, go on Nextdoor and ask others, even mention it's for an AC problem. Also check reviews on Yelp. I'm not saying yours is a $300. job, you just need someone you can trust to honestly diagnose the problem.

[CrazyDaisy]

It will depend on what needs to be done.  I honestly have not seen inexpensive repairs for air conditioners, but hopfully it is something simple.  At the very least you will need to recharge the system.  These days cars are made for systems to be replaced rather than the pieces and parts.  Good luck and try and stay cool.

[Etoile308]

If you haven't had your air filter replaced in a while I would start with that. 

[Catty2]

My 2008 Saturn Aura A/C stopped a few months ago.  I took it to AAA Auto Repair (if you have one in your area).  Luckily, it was about a $200 repair.  Good Luck!  

[Luvsmyfam]

thank-you jannabelle for your reply

[Luvsmyfam]

qvc friends,thank you all for your replies. The thought of going through car buying process is nauseating. I haven't had a car payment in over 3 yrs,and want to keep it that way.on the flip side,I won't nickel and dime this car either.wish me luck for thursday.i will keep you posted on the outcome