It’s a worrying moment when you get into your car, turn the key and it doesn’t start. You may be trying to get somewhere in a hurry or just want to set off on your journey, but when you find yourself in this situation, what should you do?
The air that comes into the passenger compartment of your car through its various vents –particularly if it is equipped with air conditioning (AC) – needs to pass through a high quality filter, to not only maximise the performance of the whole ventilation system, but also to protect the occupants from harmful gases and airborne pollutants. As cars are typically equipped with several filters – for the engine oil, the fuel and the air that goes into the engine – this specific filter is called a cabin filter.
When driving almost anywhere within Europe, there’s a good chance that at some point you’ll encounter an animal inadvertently straying on to the road. Whereas in the city it’s probably more likely to be a domestic pet or perhaps, an urban fox, in the countryside there are a number of species that could find themselves on tarmac, rather than in the surrounding fields or forests.
Quite rightly, when the temperatures drop, driving associations and motoring services throughout Europe are quick to raise awareness of best practice principles when driving in winter conditions. So, what do they recommend?
Walk into the service station when you’ve filled up with fuel, browse the aisles in a supermarket or do it yourself (DIY) outlet, or visit a car accessory centre and you’ll be overwhelmed with choices when it comes to air fresheners of all sorts of designs and fragrances.