Is an air conditioning condenser covered by comprehensive car insurance?
The air conditioner in my Toyota Camry stopped working, and when I took it into the shop, they told me there was a hole in the condenser caused by a rock. Will my comprehensive insurance cover this?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“First off, the likelihood that your air conditioning condenser was hit by a rock is almost zero. Have you used this repair shop before? If not, they may be making a false claim to take advantage of insurance money.
The best plan is to take your car to another repair shop for a second opinion. If they also say that your air conditioning condenser was hit by a rock, then
Keep in mind that because of the rarity of such damage, the insurance company will most likely conduct an investigation. In the meantime, you may have to survive with a bit of heat behind the wheel.”
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