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AC Air Conditioning Auto Parts
Mission Village Auto Care: Your Truck or Car's AC System
At Mission Village Auto Care we understand how your AC system works. Your car or truck's AC system uses a Freon gas type refrigerant for cooling. For automotive applications, Freon is refined into tetrafluoroethane, a non-toxic, non-flammable and non-corrosive gas called R134a. The ability of the refrigerant gas to change its physical properties into a liquid as it is compressed and condensed keeps you cool on hot summer days.
Discover More Reliable AC Parts
If your AC system starts blowing warm air come by the store at 6008 Mission Gorge Rd Suite B and talk with one of our auto parts specialists to determine what parts you need to get your AC working again.
Your AC compressor is the auto part responsible for compressing the refrigerant R134a. When it is compressed it becomes very hot. Because hot is the opposite of what drivers want in an AC system, the refrigerant must be cooled.
R134a is cooled by your car AC condenser. This auto part is a series of coils that look very similar to a radiator. Just like a radiator, outside air passes over the condenser to remove the heat from the compressed gas. It is then condensed into a very wet cold liquid. The receiver-drier absorbs excess moisture from the liquid. Next, your AC filter traps debris within the liquid that can cause clogging in your car's AC system. Call 619-280-2354 today and let our auto parts specialists help you find the right compressor, condenser or receiver drier to fit your car or truck.
At this point, the refrigerant liquid is still under too much pressure. The expansion valve and orifice tube take over and force the refrigerant to change from a high-pressure liquid refrigerant into a low-pressure liquid refrigerant mist before it enters the evaporator.
As the low-pressure liquid refrigerant mist flows through the evaporator, a blower motor pushes air across the cold tubes of the evaporator and cooled dry air flows into the passenger compartment of the automobile. The accumulator is a holding tank for the refrigerant as it exits the evaporator. While the refrigerant is circulating inside, the accumulator removes any moisture that may be present.
Call 619-280-2354 today and let our auto parts specialists help you find the right expansion value, orifice tube, and evaporator to fit your car or truck.
What People Say About Us
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Devin Schweikart, 07 July 2026
Mission Village Auto Care has earned a customer for life!! I previously left a review after they repaired a van we purchased for my father-in-law, but I wanted to update it because they've continued to exceed every expectation. Unfortunately, within about 700 miles of buying the van, the engine completely failed. It was a major repair that no one could have anticipated. At the time, the van was in Fresno, but because of the trust Marvin and his team had already built with us, we made the decision to have it trailered all the way back to San Diego so Mission Village Auto Care could handle the repair. That alone says everything about the confidence we have in them. Replacing an engine is a significant investment, so we got quotes from several other shops before making a decision. Even though it was a costly repair, we still chose Mission Village Auto Care because of their honesty, transparency, and the confidence they gave us throughout the entire process. Marvin kept us informed every step of the way, explained everything clearly, and never tried to sell us anything we didn't need. They replaced the engine, took care of several other items while everything was apart, and made sure the van was repaired the right way. Since getting it back, it has been running flawlessly without a single issue. Finding an honest, trustworthy mechanic is incredibly difficult, but Marvin and his entire team have consistently proven they put their customers first. The quality of their work, their communication, and their integrity are second to none. If you're looking for a shop you can genuinely trust with your vehicle, I can't recommend Mission Village Auto Care highly enough. -
Michael Hernandez, 06 July 2026
I don’t leave reviews very often but I have to for these guys. They went above and beyond to give me exactly what I asked for. Would definitely recommend to check these guys out. Prices were fair and work was done in a reasonable amount of time.
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Joe Corzo - SolarQuest, 18 June 2026
Had an issue that started at Discount Tire (highly recommended) and was sent to MVA. Great guys, they took good care of me and had me rolling in less than an hour. Good experience, ask for Marvin. -
Eritrea, 03 June 2026
Brought my '97 4Runner in for suspension work, ball joints, and an alignment, and couldn't be happier with the experience. They were straightforward about what needed to be done, kept me updated throughout the process, and never tried to upsell me on anything unnecessary. The truck drives noticeably better now, and it's clear they take pride in their work. Honest, professional, and fair pricing—exactly what you hope for in a mechanic. I'll definitely be back for future work and would recommend them to anyone looking for a shop they can trust.
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Devin Schweikart, 14 April 2026
I honestly cannot recommend Mission Village Auto Care enough. We had purchased a van for my father-in-law that needed some work done and from beginning to end their service was phenomenal. They did a full tune up, rear shocks, transmission service, axle/wheel bearing replacement and anything else that the van needed. You can tell they took care of everything. It drives and runs so much better! Not only was their work amazing but they were so honest and upfront about everything. No hidden charges or charging you for extra things they “found.” Everything was straightforward and communicated with me along the way. They kept me updated every step of the process which allowed me to trust that they were doing everything they said they would. You can’t find that kind of trust with just any shop. I will be taking my car there from now on and if you want the best quality, honest service around, Mission Village is your place.
Call us for service: 619-280-2354
