AC blowing warm & making a hissing sound (2018 Civic) - Need mechanic recommendations

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Hey everyone,

I'm dealing with some AC issues on my 2018 Civic and could really use a recommendation for a trustworthy mechanic in Dubai.

About two months ago, I had the AC fixed at a local garage. It cost me around 3,450 AED in total. Here is the breakdown of what they charged me:

  • Evaporator: 1,450
  • Expansion Valve: 200
  • AC Refill (R-1234yf): 800
  • Labor: 1,000

Now, just a couple of months later, the system is acting up again. It's not blowing completely hot air, but the driver's side is mostly warm (only slightly cool), while the passenger side is still blowing cold. I am also hearing a distinct hissing noise when the AC is running and louder hissing when turning the AC on.

I really don't want to take it back to the same shop because I'm worried they will just cover up their mistake and hit me with extra costs. Does anyone know a solid, reliable garage that actually knows how to properly diagnose and fix Honda AC systems without overcharging

Posted Aug 13, 2026, 4:19 PM UTC

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