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Published Jul. 22, 2008

Morning folks! I have a question for all of you car gurus out there! I purchased my car in mid March to which the inspection was not done (I had to take it back to get that done a week later after noticing it), I had two bad tires (they were supposed to rotate and balance it but said that it wouldn't have made a difference because I need to replace two of my tires. They ended up rotating them and replacing one.) and I just had to kick out $200 for my A/C that went out a week and a half ago. Now, they said it was the A/C coils and something else they had to replace. Is there any way to know that the A/C coils are going bad three months prior to this big spend?

 

Thanks guyses!



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If retailed, the car must have a current inspection sticker.Did you get a warranty?What year is the car?How many miles?All of these questions need to be answered.I would go back to the dealer, if that is where you purchased, but the moral of this story is, before you buy a used car, have it checked out by a MECHANIC that you trust.Also, build a relationship with your car dealer.Repeat customers are important.If you purchased it from an individual, you may be tough out of luck.ALWAYS get it in writing what is guaranteed.You sign it and they sign it.

Personally I would think there would have been problems with the AC prior to the purchase. Unless, of course, the car has been sitting for some time with whom you purchased it from.

The car does have to have a valid inspection when delivered if you buy it from a dealer. That's the law. If the dealer wants to protect their reputation and you raise enough stink about the A/C they may at least discount the repairs.

Not generally ECU_Chick.. When the coils go out, they are out. But without knowing what they saw/done I can't really answer this question. My only advice is, If you think you might be getting screwed, carry your car to another mechanic for a second opinion. If they concour that your AC Coils need to be replaced, you atleast have peace of mind to know that two different mechanics agreed on the same thing. (dont let the second mechanic know what the first diagnosis was)

Did you notice the floor board getting wet? Or some film on the windshield?

That is a very good question.

I thought the car had to have a valid inspection sticker when it was sold. Did you have to pay for the inspection. (my guess is yes..you bought it that way...they get you any way they can)

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