Does this quote (Aircon Compressor + receiver/dryer) sound right?

[Viva]

Hi there

The aircon in my SO's Honda Civic (2004) is making funny noises and not working like it should.

She got a quote to get the necessary parts replaced: Compressor + receiver/dryer and labour for a total of almost R6000.

Neither of us knows much more about cars than getting it refuelled every once in a while. Can some of the guru's here please enlighten me if the price sounds more or less in line with what one would expect it to cost? I don't have any reason to believe we're being taken for a ride, but it is always good practice to make sure. BTW, the quote is not from Honda, but from a different place in Cape Town.

Thanks!

 

[silver6933]

If a new compressor is being installed, then the replacement of drier is routine. Cost is about right.

However, I would find out if the compressor can be recond. It could be the bearing that needs replacing.

Quite frankly it could be anything in the compressor. Take it to a proper aircon specialist, not a mechanic.

What sort of noises is it making?

 

[Viva]

Unfortunately, I have not heard it recently enough to properly describe - I don't currently have access to the car myself.

Thanks for the info though. That means we just need to find out why the compressor can't be reconditioned or repaired.

 

[silver6933]

Yes, but not all compressors can be recond

 

[Viva]

The quote is from an aircon specialist, so I'm going to assume that it in fact can't be repaired - we'll nonetheless make sure before proceeding. Thanks for your input!