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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Nissens Automotive has expanded its climate comfort system replacement parts offering with an AC hose solution. To work correctly and operate at optimum efficiency, each element within a vehicle system needs to be in good condition and work in harmony with all the others – Nissens says this is particularly true of the AC because ...

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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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Recent heatwaves are putting AC systems under increased strain, according to Valeo. The company is advising you to ensure you’re well-stocked. Central to any AC system’s performance, the compressor and condenser are responsible for circulating and cooling refrigerant to regulate cabin temperature. The compressor, often referred to as the heart of the system, pressurises refrigerant ...

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Although some motorists may not consider their AC until the first hot day of the year, is there an argument that you need to be more proactive, making sure that your trade customers have the system on their to-do list? AVA’s Willem van Ham believes so. Our replacement components are designed and manufactured to provide ...

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Valeo claims independent workshops are looking to take on more ambitious and profitable EV and hybrid jobs. Consequently, it is supporting them by becoming first-to-market with a range of chillers – is this something you should consider adding to your shelves? This key component can be found within many EV/hybrid thermal management systems and is ...

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Bosch says its new range – including compressors, condensers, dryers, expansion valves and evaporators – is suitable for vehicles from most European manufacturers. For over 15 years, Bosch has been supporting workshops with fully automatic AC service units and accessories. To provide support when repairs are needed, it has expanded it’s workshop proposition with essential ...

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Climate control specialist, Clayton Classics, is urging you to explore the option of bespoke HVAC systems for a growing pool of classic car enthusiasts. Clayton Classics has reported that is seeing an increasing number of issues with cars from the 1980s and 90s with poor performing climate control systems, and it is calling on workshops ...

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AC is one of the industry’s constants, according to Nissens Automotive’s Jan Zieleskiewicz because, he argues, irrespective of a vehicle’s means of propulsion, it will remain a standard feature for years to come, which makes it an important ongoing business opportunity. Today, rather than simply looking at the AC as the system that keeps the ...

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