A/C broken for third year and time in a row. What are my options?

[firstblud]

2016 Civic
history:
2018: cold air not blowing on driver's side. Dealer diagnosed that suction hose clasped and repaired. Added refrigerant. Under warranty.
2019: same symptoms as last year. damaged compressor. Charged me 1400 to replace. I called corporate and they provided 50% coverage, so paid around 700.
Today: same symptoms as before on first hot day of year in Los Angeles. Scheduled appointment next week.

If Honda doesn't cover anything, do you suggest any other action I can take? Please let me know if you have suggestions. I can't afford to pay 700+ every year.

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[longthaitran91]

You should have a warranty on your replaced ac unit. It sounds like something else is causing it to break. Is your car one of the ones on recall for the bad condensers. If so, that could be one of the reasons why its failing every year

 

[firstblud]

I've moved away from the original dealer who repaired my compressor. It should still be covered under the 1 year parts/labor warranty if I go to another dealer, right?

 

[calonzo]

I've moved away from the original dealer who repaired my compressor. It should still be covered under the 1 year parts/labor warranty if I go to another dealer, right?

Yes, it's warranted by Honda, not the dealer.

 

[Kane666]

Sue. Its free.

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