US man takes truck to be repaired over A/C not blowing cold before mechanic spots common issue
Published on Sep 11, 2026 at 6:35 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 11, 2026 at 6:35 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Daisy Edwards
This man in the US took his truck to be repaired because the A/C wasn’t working properly.
It is a common and very annoying issue, especially in US states or countries where it’s basically always hot.
But the reason behind this problem is generally very simple to explain.
And it might be easier to fix than you think.
This is what happened to this guy’s truck
TikTok is a magical world because sometimes things go mega viral for no apparent reason, and that’s what happened here.
A mechanic who goes by @96alexs shared a video on TikTok that went viral after he shared what had happened to one of his customers’ vehicle.
The truck owner had brought his vehicle to the shop complaining that the A/C wasn’t blowing cold air.
The mechanic already knew what was going on – mainly because 99 times out of 100, the reason why the A/C isn’t working is always the same, and always easy to fix.
Here’s why the A/C wasn’t working
Upon inspection, the mechanic pulled out an extraordinarily long, severely clogged cabin air filter packed with dirt and debris.
“This is as long as my CVS receipt,” he joked before adding that it looked like it had come ‘over on Noah’s Ark.’
However, the mechanic pointed out that the air conditioning system was actually working like clockwork and producing cold air as normal, but the cold air wasn’t making it to the cabin for a very simple reason.
The airflow was completely blocked by the dirty filter.
The mechanic said this is actually quite common.
It’s almost never because the A/C isn’t working; it’s just because the vent(s) or the air filter – or both – are completely clogged.
He also added that weak airflow from vents is always the primary sign of a clogged cabin air filter rather than a failing A/C compressor or low refrigerant.
The owner should’ve done something about it as soon as the airflow went from normal to weak, but, clearly, they didn’t.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
