You may think the hard work is done once you’ve negotiated a good price on a new car. But before you can leave, you’ll have to sign paperwork in the dealership’s finance and insurance (F&I) office.

We surveyed mechanics nationwide to give you a better idea of what fixing your car’s AC might cost, whether you need a simple recharge or a full compressor replacement. The quotes we gathered averaged ...

The regular series follows the adventures of the five-year-old Shinnosuke "Shin" Nohara and his parents, baby sister, dog, neighbours, and friends and is set in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture.