Very nice guy. But, my feeling is his level of service very much depends upon the type of vehicle you bring in for work and what system needs work. I took a 2002 Honda Odyssey in to have the AC system evacuated so I could remove and replace a compressor that had a shot AC clutch. I don't have the equipment to properly evacuate refrigerant and I don't feel like breaking the law by venting the R-134 to the environment - he did a great job and didn't charge too much. I should've stopped there. After the compressor swap, I took the Honda back since he also offered to recharge my system. I have a background in AC&R in the Navy as a Machinist Mate and have been working on this Odyssey for 22 years. Back in the "olden" days, we would simply vent refrigerant to the atmosphere. In my humble opinion, it simply appears as if he doesn't understand an odyssey's AC system, or some other aspects of AC&R, which isn't terrible for a general mechanic. He didn't do what I would consider a standard vacuum pull for an extended period of time (more than an hour) to remove all possible moisture since the system was opened to the atmosphere during a compressor change, and he didn't isolate the system with the vacuum pump off for an hour to check for leaks - something I would've done. He told me he pulled vacuum for 30 minutes and added the R-134 - which is not uncommon if simply recharging a system that was not opened for an extended period of time (especially in Florida). Once complete, he sent me photos of the inlet side of the compressor (low pressure lines) were freezing up. His guess was that the odyssey has a blocked orifice tube. I tried to explain that odysseys don't have orifice tubes, but use a thermal expansion valve attached directly to the evaporator. It seemed as if he didn't believe me. He might be correct that there is blockage somewhere in that system, but until I am certain all moisture is out, I don't want to start other troubleshooting (moisture in the line will also cause freezing lines going into the compressor). When we looked under the hood, he pointed to the low pressure line and said "here's where your orifice tube is." And... that kind of sealed the deal in my opinion that he doesn't have a great deal of AC&R experience, particularly on an odyssey. He will likely get much better over time, and I foresee him as an up and comer in the automotive repair industry. Again, he was VERY nice, but I believe needs a little more experience with AC in Hondas. He's probably VERY good with American made vehicles. Just something to consider if taking a Honda to him for an AC repair. read more