Why don't mechanic shops replace AC compressor clutch????
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Why don't mechanic shops replace AC compressor clutch????
I've called dozens of shops in my city and all of them want to replace the whole compressor when the issue with my car is the clutch itself. Why are they refusing to service just the clutch...?
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1 word. Money.
They can make more by selling an expensive part and an expensive service. Its actually easier labor wise/time wise to replace the compressor than it is to replace the clutch. The mechanic can actually work 2 different cars just while yours is pulling a vacuum, then recharging.
They can make more by selling an expensive part and an expensive service. Its actually easier labor wise/time wise to replace the compressor than it is to replace the clutch. The mechanic can actually work 2 different cars just while yours is pulling a vacuum, then recharging.
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Being a tech nowdays you find many remanufactured or even new parts are cheaper than rebuilding.In the case of a ac compressor if the vehicle is high mileage the internals of the compressor will have significant wear.Replace the compressor will insure better performance and offer you a better warranty
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Being a tech nowdays you find many remanufactured or even new parts are cheaper than rebuilding.In the case of a ac compressor if the vehicle is high mileage the internals of the compressor will have significant wear.Replace the compressor will insure better performance and offer you a better warranty
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1 word. Money.
They can make more by selling an expensive part and an expensive service. Its actually easier labor wise/time wise to replace the compressor than it is to replace the clutch. The mechanic can actually work 2 different cars just while yours is pulling a vacuum, then recharging.
They can make more by selling an expensive part and an expensive service. Its actually easier labor wise/time wise to replace the compressor than it is to replace the clutch. The mechanic can actually work 2 different cars just while yours is pulling a vacuum, then recharging.
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Its easier pay wise, not labor wise.
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90 bucks ac clutch 205 for compressor parts plus shipping.and Tech2 labor is money for this tech.I used to rebuild most everything then parts got cheaper and more people caught sensha.Sensha worked on my car sensha did this or that and then the boss crawls up your behind because he gives them something for free that has nothing to do with your quality of work.I wish I were still rebuilding I made more but the world has changed
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