Q: I had my ac checked out and fix but now when I drive it on a hott day it barley works on a cold day and night it works great .

asked by on August 29, 2017

I had my car service about a month ago for my ac. .they fixed the problem now when I turn on my ac it only works good at night are when it's cold outside

My car has 80062 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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