MAHLE unveiled a new generation of its ArcticPRO air conditioning service units at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. The new product family includes four model variants – ArcticPRO Tech, Advanced, Expert, and Ultimate, offering a solution for every workshop size and service volume. A modern, functional design featuring larger touchscreens and an optimised user interface, MAHLE says ...

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DENSO points out that while AC maintenance isn’t usually included in the scheduled service plan for traditional combustion engine vehicles, it’s different for BEVs and some modern hybrids. This shift gives independent workshops a valuable opportunity to expand their AC services and tap into the revenue these systems can generate. DENSO explains that AC maintenance ...

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ELTA Automotive Limited has announced the takeover of Cooling Components Limited, marking a milestone in the company’s “continued growth strategy” and showing its commitment to investing in “strong, specialist businesses” serving the trade. Based in Tamworth, neighbouring ELTA’s Coleshill headquarters, Cooling Components is a specialist in automotive cooling systems – probably best recognised for its Serck Automotive brand – ...

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Few components in the air conditioning system are as critical, or as costly, as the compressor. Yet in the aftermarket, compressors are also one of the most commonly returned parts, claims MAHLE, with the company suggesting the problem is that a large proportion of these returns are down to mistakes made during installation – not ...

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