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?...

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...

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...

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...