Q: Should I buy a new or used air conditioner compressor for my car?

Buying a used air conditioning compressor could lead to more problems. You could easily end up having to do the job twice and a new compressor is not so expensive that I would take that chance. The good news is that you don’t have to pay the dealer’s retail price for a new part and there are a lot of aftermarket manufacturers and rebuilders who can sell a compressor for considerably less. You can also contact Your Mechanic to have a technician come out to your home or office and replace your air conditioning compressor right there on the spot.