It is not illegal to use R12. You can purchase R12 with a license for auto air conditioning repair. It is illegal to vent R12 to the atmosphere and it can no longer be manufactured. But old supply is still available. Just look on ebay. If the system is just low on charge, i.e. hasn't lost all of its...

One of my Volvos was rear-ended and is headed for the scrap yard. 190K. If anyone is interested in it, they can have it for the scrap value. It is in excellent mechanical shape. Good tires, engine, transmission, etc. It may be 'drivable'. The rear fender is rubbing slightly on the tire. It's at the ...