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All about your car air conditioning cooling system
Servicing All Car Air Conditioning (A/C) Systems require regular servicing to keep them working effectively and to prolong the life span of their components. We use only R134a. Unfortunately, refrigerants readily absorb water which turns them corrosive. It's quite...
Volkswagen Air Conditioning Repairs Explained
Volkswagen are leaders in heating and cooling comfort and have adopted most if not all of the latest mobile A/C technology into their range of vehicles. All of their cars built after about 1990 come standard with variable A/C compressors that are used to maintain a...
The main causes of weak airflow
Posted by Mr Cool on 18 May 2016 If your car's air-conditioning is not performing at it's best, having the system checked sooner rather than later will mean less discomfort and less expense. There are several common reasons for weak airflow in AC systems, some of...
Waking Up From Winter
Like a big old grizzly bear, your cars A/C has probably been in hibernation over the winter months, and is now slowly coming out of its peaceful slumber. Unlike a grizzly though, your A/C isn't really designed to go for months on end without being used. But why? Well,...
What’s that funky smell!?
Have you noticed a funky smell funking up the car when you turn the A/C on? Odds are if you have, your passengers have too! It's not uncommon for mould and bacteria to accumulate in your A/C system, particularly if your car has sat idle for some time, perhaps when...
Genuine VS Aftermarket: What’s the difference? What does it matter?
First things first; genuine, also referred to as OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts are those which come recommended and supplied by your car manufacturer and are what your car was originally built with. Aftermarket parts are those which are basically...
Your A/C system in a nutshell…
Your automotive air conditioning system is made up of a number of different components each with their own specific tasks but all working together simultaneously. Here's a brief overview of all those components and what they do. 1. The compressor - often referred to...
Why do clean cabin filters matter?
Cabin air filters should be replaced regularly as part of your routine car maintenance schedule. Delaying or failing to change your cabin filters will greatly impair the efficiency of car air-conditioning, as well as affect the quality of air inside the vehicle....
Five essential summer car cooling tips
Stay cool on summer road trips and keep your passengers comfortable and healthy by parking in the shade, using solar-powered fans and making sure your air-conditioning is in good working order. 1. Park in the shade However long you are stopping the car for whether...
Air-conditioning re-gas – is it really necessary?
Car air-conditioning systems are not entirely maintenance free, and should be serviced every year to make sure they are operating as efficiently as possible. Having your car air conditioning gas levelled weighed and checked against the manufactures specification using...
The importance of changing your air conditioner system drier
Receiver-driers may not be the most complex component of car air conditioners, but they still perform essential functions and need to be replaced if they risk causing damage to the entire system. Functions of the AC drier Receiver-driers, also called filter-driers,...
Dealing with a smelly car? There could be a problem with your air conditioner
If you've noticed unpleasant odours in your car every time you switch on the air-conditioning, finding the cause of these smells is the first step to eradicating them and leaving your car smelling good as new. Mould and bacteria growth Moisture inside AC units can...