Your car’s air-conditioning components explained

Car air-conditioning systems are intricate networks made up of numerous essential components. Learning how each stage of the cooling process works can be useful knowledge if your air-conditioning breaks down. Compressor The compressor is the heart of your...

Brr! Where’s summer!?

Brrrr! Is it October or July!? Winter may be lagging this year, but that makes it a great time to get your car’s air conditioning serviced or repaired. Don’t wait until every man and his dog has formed a line two blocks long, sitting in the sweltering...

How often should car air-conditioning be serviced?

Just like any other car system, air-conditioning needs to be inspected and serviced regularly to keep it operating at peak efficiency. Annual inspections are recommended to ensure your air-conditioning is in good working order and to spot any potential issues before...

The five most common causes of car air-conditioning failure

Learning the most common reasons why car air-conditioning stops working will make you better prepared if you notice unusual smells or sounds coming from your cooling system.   1. Coolant or refrigerant leaks The most common source of air-conditioning problems is...

The unsung hero, the cabin air filter!

An integral part of keeping the cool, fresh air coming through your vents and saving you from death by interior-automotive-heatwave is none other than your cabin air filter. Wow! That sounds pretty important! And it is. Your cabin air filter does exactly what the name...

Summer is rolling in!

As September rolls around, you notice a subtle change in the breeze, the flowers start to bloom, you walk outside and the warmth of the sun hits your face, what a great day to take a drive. You unlock the door, get in the car and BAM! You might as well be sitting just...