I spent a good deal of time attempting to determine my best course of action to service my 1979 MB 240-D's A/C system having the existing R-12 refrigerant. The many reviews I read dealt with many unhappy customers that used various A/C specialists with mixed outcomes. In addition, I was concerned about making the change to the R-134A with reports of less than comparable cooling efficiency. The painful aspects of this ordeal are the cost of the repair and despite the expense for the work, there would be no guarantees for restoring the A/C system to its original efficiency. After speaking with Chris over the phone, it appeared that my initial impressions were somewhat overly pessimistic for a practical outcome in relation to the recommendations provided. After visiting the shop and speaking further with the specialist, John who would repair the A/C system, it allayed my concerns about the complexities of the work required plus citing some possibilities of potential unknown factors by explaining in detail what needs to be done for a reliable system. During the time the car was in the shop, Kevin oversaw that the car would be cared for and kept me up to date on the progress of the work. Also, I appreciated the shop for a loaner that made it very convenient for my transportation needs during the time the car was in the shop. I was very pleased that I followed their expert recommendation with the A/C conversion to the R 134A and the necessary repairs, and was pleasantly surprised about how well the A/C system performed after completion. I look forward to not having to revisit any A/C repairs for a long time. Many thanks to the crew at HB Auto &AC for a job well done!
Thank you so much Clyde. Our experience with auto air conditioning goes back 35 years once as Bolsa Radiator that served the Westminster, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and Garden Grove area over 30 Years. It was our pleasure to share the knowledge we have here at HB Auto & AC. It's one reason we have the "AC" in our name.
- H B Auto & AC