Q: Heater in cab has stopped working.
Weather has been cold below freezing, which when turning on the heater even on high only blows cold air. Had heater serviced/fixed three years ago for hefty fee. Which part(s) would have to be replaced and how difficult of a procedure?
My car has an automatic transmission.
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