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Why Should I Get My Air Conditioning Checked Before Winter?

Frosted car windscreen
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The blog this week is about why you would be using your air con during the winter in your Volvo or Toyota this winter. Everyone is trying to save money at the moment, interest rates are rising, fuel bills are rising, food costs are soaring, insurance costs are rising etc so when it comes to owning a car, we need all the help we can get to keep costs down. Read on to find out more:

It’s a good idea to get your air conditioning checked and topped up ready for the winter. A lot of people don’t use their AC during the winter, but you should be using it regularly throughout the year. Why?

Using your air conditioning system may seem like a strange thing to do during the winter when it’s cold and all you want to do is put on the heater, however the dry warm air produced by your car air conditioning system is the most effective way to demist your windscreen ensuring you can see out of all your windows properly before you start your journey.

Also, using the air conditioning system in your Volvo or Toyota during the winter helps prevent nasty bacteria build up in the pipes which can lead to really foul smells when you go to use it in the summer. It also ensures the system remains charged and still works effectively the following summer. If you find that it is not very effective pop along to your local independent garage for further investigation. Make sure they have the correct certification to be using refrigerant. Also – there is no point in just topping up your system without first seeing if there is a leak anywhere or you might as well just throw money out of the window. So don’t be lured into cheap offers of top ups without getting the system checked first. Happy Safe Motoring Folks!

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