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I'm told it's not an unusual price because often the dashboard does have to be removed. Is there a temp quick fix? The car's an 2003 Focus with 210k miles. If I can get thru this summer I'll probably sell it by next summer.
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No, this is one of those cases where you have to consider the value of the car, and whether with that many miles it's worth spending more than it's worth for a repair that is strictly for comfort. The money could be better spent on the down payment for a replacement. If you need to wait until next summer, opening the windows may be the more appropriate option. You would not be at all happy if you spent the $1,000 and a few weeks later the engine or transmission went.
Sadly enough, $1000 seems right on par for a replacement AC evaporator. Factor in parts cost and 80 - $100 labor per hour, and you're there real quick.
If its your first time doing it takes a while but if you have done it before it is a 2 hour job and not hard.Just a lot of screws to remove.
I did one a month ago for a customer and charged them $600 and thought it was too much. Personally I think $1000 is way too much but that seems to be the going rate.
Shop around. If you already know the problem you're simply shopping price. I had a heater core go bad. Dealer wanted 900. Local shop wanted 700. DIY 6 hours and 40 bucks.
I recently had a AC compressor replaced. Knew the issue because the clutch was smoking. Got quotes from 600-1200 bucks. Local AC shop did it for $600.
If its your first time doing it takes a while but if you have done it before it is a 2 hour job and not hard.Just a lot of screws to remove.
I did one a month ago for a customer and charged them $600 and thought it was too much. Personally I think $1000 is way too much but that seems to be the going rate.
You gathered from the post that it's only a 2 hour job?
You gathered from the post that it's only a 2 hour job?
No. Ive done a few of them and it is about a 2 hour job.
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