With summer just around the corner, motorists will be looking to garages to help ensure their vehicles’ air conditioning systems keep them cool — as well as filtering out the inevitable rise in pollen and other allergens. UFI Filters’ range of solutions for the automotive aftermarket include its flagship ARGENTIUM, with a powerful antibacterial action. The product incorporates silver particles that UFI said can prevent microbial growth by up to 99% by trapping pollen, dirt and dust, inhibiting the growth of bacteria, fungi and moulds and absorbing sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. These properties remain unchanged throughout the product’s life cycle. In addition, the combination with activated carbon guarantees a filtration efficiency exceeding 98.5% for particles with a diameter of 2.5 microns, and eliminates harmful gases and unpleasant odours, according to the ISO 11155-1 standard. UFI supplies all types of filtration systems to the market and its range now offers over 617 references of cabin filters MAY 2024 AFTERMARKET 53 www.aftermarketonline.net BREATHING EASY ON THE ROAD INTO SUMMER A/C inspection is a must whatever the season Many misconceptions persist in the industry, and one of those is that air conditioning service and maintenance is only necessary in the spring and summer. However, regular inspection of the system is important throughout the year. Although many owners only associate AC as a means of keeping cool when the weather is hot, Nissens Automotive said workshops need to remind them that the system also dries humid air coming in to ventilate the cabin, so it is the quickest and most effective way to reduce condensation inside the vehicle and prevent the windows from fogging up, whatever the time of year. Using the AC regularly keeps the oil/refrigerant mixture moving through the system, which ensures its internal components remain sufficiently lubricated. So, using it all year round is the best and safest option, and in modern applications such as plug-in or hybrid vehicles with heat pump systems, it’s the only one! As a result, AC system repair and maintenance should be important to independent workshops, whatever the season and Nissens is on hand to provide them with the technical advice and replacement components they need to make it so. Nissens has a wide variety of technical literature such as self-learning modules, technical bulletins and repair tips, as well as detailed installation and troubleshooting guides. Please visit: www.nissens.com/support for light vehicles, which UFI said covers more than 98.5% of all European vehicles. For further information: https://www.ufifilters.com/en
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