Are you tired of sitting in a car that feels more like an oven during the hot summer months? Or perhaps you’ve noticed a musty smell every time you switch on the air conditioning? If so, your vehicle might be signaling that it’s time for an air conditioning service or repair.

Car air conditioning systems, like any other part of your vehicle, can experience issues over time. Some of the most common problems include:

Weak Airflow: If the air coming from your vents feels weak, it could indicate a failing blower motor or a blockage in the system.

Unpleasant Odors: A musty or moldy smell can be a sign of bacterial growth within the system, often due to a clogged cabin air filter.

Inconsistent Cooling: If your AC blows cold air one minute and warm the next, it could be a sign of a refrigerant leak or a malfunctioning compressor.

Strange Noises: Clicking, rattling, or banging noises when you turn on the AC could suggest a worn-out compressor or a loose belt.

Water Stains Inside the Car: A clogged AC drain might cause water to leak into the passenger cabin, leaving unsightly stains.

If you’ve encountered any of these issues, it’s crucial to address them promptly. Look out for these warning signs that indicate your air conditioning system might need servicing.

Signs Your Air Conditioning Needs Attention

Regular servicing of your car's air conditioning system is essential to keep it running efficiently and extend its lifespan. A well-maintained AC system ensures that you stay comfortable, whatever the weather outside. 

We invite you to experience our friendly, professional service and ensure your car’s air conditioning system is in tip-top shape. At City Automotive Mornington, we’re committed to keeping you cool and comfortable on the road. Contact us today to schedule your next air conditioning service or repair!

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A well-maintained AC system ensures that you stay comfortable, whatever the weather outside.

Car Airconditioning Service and Repairs in Mornington

Did you know there is a cabin air filter in your car? Where is your cabin air filter? They are designed to remove a large amount of outside air pollutants and debris to keep you breathing easily when you drive.  And it is usually located in your glovebox. Talk to City Automotive Mornington in Mornington today about your cabin air filter !

Just like your air-conditioning at home, the filters need to be checked at regular intervals and changed when it has done it's job. Replacing your cabin air filter is important to your health and your cars health too!

The air outside your car can be polluted enough with smoggy city traffic or even dusty country roads, but research published in the Environmental Health Perspectives Journal shows that without an effective cabin air filter installed, the air inside your car can contain over 10 times more pollutants than the air outside.
This poor quality air can cause:

"Cabin air filters are designed to filter out contaminants while  absorbing noxious odours and harmful gases like exhaust and ozone,"  explained Ryco Filters General Manager of Sales & Marketing, Ross Lamb. Cabin air filters become clogged over time and their effectiveness at protecting your health declines. 

If you drive ‘Mum's Taxi', you might feel like you are always on the move - and a recent study into driving habits confirmed that parents with children aged 6-15 drive approximately 10% more than drivers without kids. And, the longer you spend in a vehicle with a Cabin Air Filter that needs replacing, the more you are at risk of health complications. 

As well as healthier air - an effective cabin air filter means you get better fuel performance from your vehicle. A clogged cabin air filter will cause your air conditioner to work harder than it needs to and this means it uses more fuel and your air conditioning system is more likely to have a costly breakdown.

At City Automotive Mornington in Mornington we check your cabin air filter as part of our free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report which you can request with every full car service.
For a more comprehensive check of your air condition system we recommend an air conditioning service.

Cabin air filter replacement is not only important to your car's health - it affects yours too.

Getting your car's air conditioning serviced every 12 months means you may avoid costly breakdowns now and in the future and a well serviced automotive air conditioning system actually saves you money because it reduces the amount of fuel you use. 

City Automotive Mornington are the best choice to manage all your Automotive Air Conditioner Regas, Repairs, Servicing or Inspection needs in Mornington and the surrounding areas.

Getting your car's air conditioning serviced every 12 months means you may avoid costly breakdowns

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City Automotive Mornington take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
Conveniently located in Mornington, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 
City Automotive Mornington have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service Centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

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