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 West Car Clinic in Ridgehaven 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 West Car Clinic in Ridgehaven 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.

West Car Clinic in Ridgehaven can perform a range of radiator repairs on most vehicles, including:

Book in your car for a radiator repair or replacement or contact us for a quote today.

Car engine cooling system failures rank among the top three causes of roadside breakdowns in Australia, with radiator failures accounting for a large percentage of these.

A fully functional radiator and cooling system is essential in preventing overheating, which can cause expensive breakdowns and may result in serious engine damage. Modern engines also operate more efficiently within specific temperature ranges.

Not all cooling system failures are explosive in nature. In most cases, it's a slow process that may start with you noticing puddles under the car or having to top off the coolant level regularly. These are often signs your radiator may be leaking.

The temperature gauge may indicate a high coolant temperature in slow traffic - but returns to normal during high-speed driving. In some cases, you may notice a sweetish, "hot water" smell coming from the engine, or even notice actual steam coming from under the bonnet. All these symptoms are serious and should not be ignored.

All Repco Authorised Service centres employ highly trained technicians who are qualified to spot and correct problems that not only affect radiators - but all parts and components of modern engine cooling systems.

When you have your cooling system inspected at a Repco Authorised Service centre, you gain the peace of mind that comes with knowing your vehicle's cooling system is up to the task of keeping your engine running at optimal temperatures.

Below are some commonly asked questions about radiators and cooling systems. We answer them here or you can call us today for a cooling system check. 

Why are there black flecks in the coolant?

What happens if I don't replace my leaking radiator?

What is a radiator flush and do I need one?

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, West Car Clinic are fully qualified to service your new car and protect your new car warranty. You'll enjoy the friendly service you expect from a local and trusted independent service centre, combined with the reassurance of the Nationwide Warranty backing provided by Repco Authorised Service.

A fully functional radiator and cooling system is essential in preventing overheating that can cause expensive breakdowns and serious engine damage. West Car Clinic, your local Repco Authorised Service centre can check your radiator and cooling system for problems and advise you of your best options...

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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 saves you money because it reduces the amount of fuel you use.

West Car Clinic care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU07605) to conduct automotive air conditioning service reliably and responsibly. ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. 

West Car Clinic are the best choice to manage all your Automotive Air Conditioner Regas, Repairs, Servicing or Inspection needs in Ridgehaven and the surrounding areas.

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

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 23rd of December and reopening on Monday the 9th of January

West Car Clinic take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times.

Conveniently located near Tea Tree Plaza shopping centre and public transport hub, the business is RAA approved and a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program - ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

West Car Clinic have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles.

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