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…
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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…
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…
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…
I need some new car parts. My garage is suggesting pattern parts. What are they?
You might think a car part is a car part. If that’s the case, you’d be wrong. Whether we’re talking about quality or price there’s a huge difference between components…
There’s a funny smell in my car. Do I need a new car cabin air filter?
The ventilation system in a car involves a great deal of pipework and is a moist warm environment. That’s perfect for bacteria to thrive and so it’s no surprise if…
Should I keep my car’s air conditioning on over winter?
Most cars now have air conditioning. But many drivers think it’s only worth switching the air-con on when the weather’s hot and they can feel the benefit. However, the way…