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Why your car’s air conditioning is blowing hot air, and how to fix it

Published 28 July 2022
By David Mullen
Once an expensive luxury, air-conditioning is now standard to most new cars, and it’s more necessary than ever.
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Q. My garage tells me I should use my 14-year-old Ford Focus’s air-conditioning regularly in order to keep it functioning. I rarely turn it on as...
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Every morning millions of motorists jump into their car and rely on essential components such as the lights, wipers and heater to ensure their drive...
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