# Bmw ac

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-ac/47061>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** airconditioning, bmw, 325\
**Created:** [April 6, 2010, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-ac/47061 "2010-04-06T19:56:26Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![hotatlanta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a4c791/32.png) [@hotatlanta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hotatlanta)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-ac/47061/1 "2010-04-06T19:56:26Z")

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I have a 2004 BMW 325i and have recently been having problems with my AC. The dealership says there is a small leak and the evaporator needs to be replaced, costing $2,700. The mechanic said I could take it someone else and have it fixed without being replaced. Any advice would be great and if I have any options.

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**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-ac/47061/2 "2010-04-06T20:27:23Z")

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I would take the vehicle to an independent AC shop and get a second opinion. Let them find the problem and get their best estimate.