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Choosing the right oil for A/C systems

|Date: July 17, 2026

Choosing the right oil for A/C systems

As A/C compressors become more complicated, the oil you choose when servicing increases in importance. Ma ...

As A/C compressors become more complicated, the oil you choose when servicing increases in importance. Mahle explains. Lubricants are fundamental to the reliability and efficiency of modern vehicle sy ...

July 17, 2026
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How A/C servicing can be a viable revenue stream

|Date: July 16, 2026

How A/C servicing can be a viable revenue stream

AVA argues that more workshops should see A/C servicing as a viable revenue stream. As the air conditioni ...

AVA argues that more workshops should see A/C servicing as a viable revenue stream. As the air conditioning season comes into view, AVA presents workshops with a great package that provides them with ...

July 16, 2026
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Getting to the bottom of weak air con

|Date: May 07, 2026

Getting to the bottom of weak air con

All workshops have at one point or another been told by a customer, “my air con isn’t blowing cold enough ...

All workshops have at one point or another been told by a customer, “my air con isn’t blowing cold enough”. Well, that’s what this month’s cover star Auto Air Gloucester is seeking to get to the botto ...

May 07, 2026
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Stay ahead with thermal management

|Date: September 10, 2025

Stay ahead with thermal management

Valeo is keeping professional workshops ahead of the game when it comes to thermal management. The compre ...

Valeo is keeping professional workshops ahead of the game when it comes to thermal management. The compressor is responsible for circulating refrigerant through the air conditioning system. It compres ...

September 10, 2025
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AVA simplifies tasks for garages

|Date: August 28, 2025

AVA simplifies tasks for garages

AVA, part of the Nissens Group, is explaining how its A/C parts range is designed to simplify tasks for t ...

AVA, part of the Nissens Group, is explaining how its A/C parts range is designed to simplify tasks for the workshop technician. Among the seasonal tasks facing the typical workshop is the service and ...

August 28, 2025
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Why you shouldn’t overlook the A/C system

|Date: July 03, 2025

Why you shouldn’t overlook the A/C system

Whether it’s a hybrid, fully electric or a traditional combustion engine powered vehicle, the air conditi ...

Whether it’s a hybrid, fully electric or a traditional combustion engine powered vehicle, the air conditioning system mustn’t be overlooked, says Nissens automotive. The subject of air conditioning co ...

July 03, 2025
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The importance of A/C maintenance

|Date: July 02, 2025

The importance of A/C maintenance

Although motorists often don’t think of their air conditioning until the first hot day of summer, worksho ...

Although motorists often don’t think of their air conditioning until the first hot day of summer, workshops need to be somewhat more proactive and make sure the maintenance of the system is on their ‘ ...

July 02, 2025
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Replacing the A/C compressor

|Date: July 01, 2025

Replacing the A/C compressor

Although there are many elements within an air conditioning system, its entire efficiency relies on the c ...

Although there are many elements within an air conditioning system, its entire efficiency relies on the compressor working properly and circulating the correctly proportioned mixture of oil and refrig ...

July 01, 2025
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The importance of thermostat maintenance

|Date: October 01, 2024

The importance of thermostat maintenance

Motaquip has urged independent workshops to emphasise the importance of regular thermostat maintenance to ...

Motaquip has urged independent workshops to emphasise the importance of regular thermostat maintenance to vehicle owners. A malfunctioning thermostat can reportedly lead to severe engine damage, resul ...

October 01, 2024
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Garages urged to consider A/C kits for classic cars

|Date: July 08, 2024

Garages urged to consider A/C kits for classic cars

Clayton Classics has urged garages to explore air conditioning (A/C) kits for classic cars, amid a boomin ...

Clayton Classics has urged garages to explore air conditioning (A/C) kits for classic cars, amid a booming luxury aftermarket scene. Data obtained by the classic car restoration specialists, revealed ...

July 08, 2024
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What’s the correct oil for EV air con compressors?

|Date: May 07, 2024

What’s the correct oil for EV air con compressors?

Delphi has advised technicians to be aware of the key differences between air conditioning (AC) compresso ...

Delphi has advised technicians to be aware of the key differences between air conditioning (AC) compressors on vehicles with an internal combustion engine (ICE) and those on an electric vehicle (EV). ...

May 07, 2024
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