DRIVERS are just realising that they can make their car’s air con colder by giving a hidden glovebox compartment a quick clean.
Motorists have been urged to carry out an easy DIY job to give their blow a fresh lease of life.
Experts from AutoZone shared their top tips for beating the heat this summer as Brits basked in 30C sunshine last week.
One of the most fundamental things you can do is to boost your air con at source by keeping a close eye on the cabin air filter.
The filter is responsible for catching dirt, pollution and pollen as air is sucked into the vehicle by the compressor.
It is vital for purifying the air and preventing foul smells and harmful particles from reaching passengers.
However, over time, it can become dirty and clogged, especially in the winter months when damp debris like leaves make their way into the intake vent.
The team from AutoZone said: “If it feels like the airflow from your vents isn’t strong enough, it could be due to a dirty or clogged cabin air filter.
“Buildup of any airborne particles can get captured and, with enough debris stuck in the filter media, air doesn’t pass through it easily anymore.”
Fortunately, the air filter is as easy to clean as it is to find.
You can usually locate it directly behind the glovebox, with many cars allowing drivers to access it by pressing a release button on the side of the compartment.
Others will require you to remove the glovebox but this can easily be done with a screwdriver.
Once you’ve got hold of it, you can use a soft brush or cloth to clean it off and even vacuum it carefully.
There are also plenty of scented sprays you can use to battle foul smells – but it’s best to use specialist products rather than something like deodorant.
However, it may be easier and more effective to take 10 minutes to simply change the filter, with new ones costing about £10.
This should be done at least once a year and is particularly important if the filter is damp.
If you fail to change the filter, it could become a site for mould which can in turn affect you health.
Indeed, another set of experts shared the hidden sign that your car could be making you ill as a driver complained of fatigue, pain and even nosebleeds.
It comes after SunMotors exclusively revealed how to spot if you car has been clocked, with the sneaky scam set to sting 400,000 Brits this year.
