Can a seized air-conditioner compressor by bypassed on a 97 Plymouth Breeze?

Seth M asked: Today my 97 Plymouth Breeze started smoking. The smoke was coming from the air-conditioner compressor (or the belt). The car was brought to a main-stream auto repair shop, where I was told I would need a new compressor and various other parts totaling $1200 + tax. I asked if [...]

Auto AC issue. Fan blows hot air. Is it the compressor or what?

sherrazzi asked: Had freon evacuated, flushed, filled. Kept the car cool for 3 days and then back came the hot air again. Now I’m told it is the air compressor which is another eight hundred dollars. Mechanics am I being scammed? I read on the internet that the acumulator/drier and some other small part needs [...]