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Update - I took my car to Michael's Automotive this morning and they confirmed that I needed a complete AC kit. They installed it today and the total cost was $1,523, which was $877 less than the Sumter Tire quote. In fact, the Sumter Tire quote was at least 50 percent higher than 3 other quotes. Wildwood TIre charged me $213 and told me there was nothing wrong with my AC, which was definitely incorrect. I know that many people think that Wildwood Tire and Sumter Tire are excellent repair shops, but, in this case, I cannot agree.

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Originally Posted by Deden (Post 2333706)

Sometimes it is better to go to the Dealer's service dept. I believe they will give a free quote. Call and ask!

It appears there may be some technical service bulletins on that vehicle related to AC. Might be worth a call to the dealer.
2017 Ford Escape Air Conditioner Technical Service Bulletins

Reynolds auto air conditioning

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2333318)

My 2017 SUV air conditioner is not dead, but it is failing. Sumter Tire diagnosed it as needing to be replaced, but their price is $2,400. Wildwood Tire says to not replace it now, but their price is $1,600. Firestone will replace it for $1,850. I am leaning toward using Firestone. Can someone recommend another repair shop?

By the way, I have used and recommended Sumter Tire for years for routine maintenance, but their pricing for high end items does not seem to be competitive. When I replaced my tires a few years ago, they were $150 higher than Firestone for the same tires.

Had a similar situation...went to Reynolds...great work much lower price than ANYONE quoted

Reynolds Auto Air Conditioning 1326 N 14th St, Leesburg, FL 34748 +13527877285

Auto air conditioning

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2333318)

I had an air-conditioning issue with my auto also a few years ago the dealer wanted a ridiculous price to fix it. I found a place called Reynolds auto air conditioning. That’s all they do is auto air conditioning so they really know their stuff. Reynolds auto air conditioning‘s phone number is 352-787 7285. They are about 15 minutes away on 441 in Leesburg. They fix my air conditioning problem and I saved hundreds of dollars maybe you want to try them.

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2337471)

Thank you for the update. I do believe Michael to be capable and trustworthy.