So I've been taking my car to various mechanics to check my car because it's been acting up. My A/C went out earlier this year because a mechanic left the Freon cap off. Recharged it and it worked till I stopped using my A/C a few months ago (not sure about now since I haven't used it). It sounded like my serpentine belt needed checking. It also went from sounding like a normal car to a small truck. I took it to a mechanic around Thanksgiving because my car stalled and had a good deal of white smoke coming out. They said nothing was wrong. I took it to get checked again yesterday because the white smoke happened again with a different smell (along with problems braking) though it didn't stall. They said nothing was wrong and I went home. Last night the white smoke came back, braking issues till I parked it, and it stalled.
Today took it back and they say the compressor is locked up and they need to replace it with pulleys and belts. $1000-1500. Should I take it to get checked somewhere else? I typically trust these guys, but I'm frustrated.
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