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ait conditioning evaporator
Mechanical

What is an air conditioning evaporator? My garage says my car needs a new one

We take air conditioning for granted but it’s far from simple. The evaporator is a vital part if your system is going to work properly. Read on to find out…

By James Foxall9th June 202216th June 2022
air con compressor
Mechanical

How much will cost to fit a new air con compressor to a Hyundai i10?

The air conditioning compressor is a vital part of the cabin cooling system on a car. Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to how much replacing an air con compressor will…

By James Foxall20th July 202130th July 2021
Mechanical

How much will it cost to fix my leaking air con? I want it working for summer

Air conditioning is fantastic when it works. The trouble is it’s prone to packing up, frequently through no fault of the system. Why might air conditioning stop working? Leaks are…

By James Foxall20th May 20213rd June 2021
vw polo
Car reviews

All my daughter’s friends have a VW Polo. Are they a good used car?

The VW Polo has been around since 1975 and has built a solid reputation as a good first car. It’s one of the UK’s best-selling models and vies with the…

By James Foxall10th December 202015th January 2021
climate control
Mechanical

A car I’m considering has climate control, another has air conditioning. What’s the difference?

An increasing number of cars these days feature climate control. This includes air conditioning but has crucial differences to it. Read on to find out what those differences are and…

By James Foxall26th November 202011th May 2021
air conditioning
Mechanical

My car air conditioning is dripping water. Is this a problem?

It’s common to see a small pool of water beneath your car on a hot day. The water comes from the car air conditioning and it’s entirely normal, particularly in…

By James Foxall6th August 202022nd October 2021
check air con
Maintenance

In the recent very hot weather, my ventilation didn’t cool the car much. How do I check air con?

Air con is one of those features in our cars that we take for granted – until it packs up. Broken air con isn’t just inconvenient and sweaty, it can…

By James Foxall30th June 20209th July 2020
motion sickness
Driving

My daughter suffers from motion sickness in cars. What can I do about it?

Motion sickness – also known as car sickness ‑ can turn a simple journey into a feat of endurance, not just for the sufferer but also for fellow travellers. Read…

By James Foxall9th July 20196th July 2020
summer driving holidays
Maintenance

What car preparations should I make for driving holidays this summer?

You want to remember your driving holidays this summer for all the right reasons. And those reasons won’t include being stranded on the hard shoulder while everyone else speeds by…

By James Foxall2nd July 20196th July 2020
car air conditioning
Mechanical

My car air conditioning doesn’t seem cold enough. What should I do?

As the weather warms up, problems with car air conditioning tend to become apparent. When you switch the air con on and turn it right down, there should be an…

By James Foxall16th April 20196th July 2020

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