When my car refused to start, and it wasn't the battery or starter, I had it towed to my mechanic who informed me that my AC compressor was dead and siezed up (or something like that), which led to it preventing the engine from turning.
If he removes the belt, I can start it up and drive it home, but I won't have air. It gets hot here, so I'd like to replace it... but he's quoting me $600+ for the part!
I searched ebay for "AC compressor Mazda 3" and I find some for $150-200 taken out of junked cars. Is it worth trying to get one of those and having him install it? Help!
If he removes the belt, I can start it up and drive it home, but I won't have air. It gets hot here, so I'd like to replace it... but he's quoting me $600+ for the part!
I searched ebay for "AC compressor Mazda 3" and I find some for $150-200 taken out of junked cars. Is it worth trying to get one of those and having him install it? Help!