DRIVERS STRUGGLE TO KEEP THEIR COOL AS TEMPERATURES SOAR
Soaring temperatures over the weekend saw disappointment for millions of drivers who were sent reaching for their air-conditioning in an effort to remain cool at the wheel according to Halfords Autocentres.
equipped with air conditioning or climate control, the majority of drivers forget or fail to realise that these systems require regular attention in order to keep performing at their best.
With temperatures hitting highs of 29oC over the weekend, and Sunday becoming the hottest day of the year so far, Halfords Autocentres saw a surge in demand for its air conditioning service of 86% over the same three days last year - a 159% rise on last week.
Rory Carlin from Halfords Autocentres commented: “Our garages test and service more than 35,000 air-conditioning systems a year but have found more than three quarters of them aren’t operating efficiently.
“It’s clear from these figures that many motorists will have been disappointed by the absence of a cool breeze coming from their car’s air vents over the past few days.
With experts predicting that the warm weather is likely to remain with us for several days and many miles of summer motoring ahead for day-trippers and holiday-makers, Halfords is reminding drivers of its free air conditioning performance test - which identifies whether an air-conditioning system is running efficiently.
Rory Carlin added: “Most vehicle manufacturers recommend air conditioning systems are checked and re-charged every two years. Failure to do so is likely to leave you very frustrated and hot under the collar just when you need it most.”
Halfords Autocentres offers a complete air conditioning service, from the free air conditioning performance test to a service, inspection and re-charge for £49 and an anti-bacterial clean for an additional £20.
To find your nearest Halfords Autocentre visit www.halfordsautocentres.com
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Stuart Humphreys, Halfords Automotive PR Manager, T: 01527 513410, M: 07738 751930, E: stuart.humphreys@halfords.co.uk
About Halfords Autocentres
Halfords Autocentres is a leading independent MOT, car service, repair and tyre garage network. We employ highly trained ATA accredited technicians and use the latest in vehicle diagnostic equipment at 290 sites – and are expanding monthly - to deliver dealership quality work at affordable prices.
Being independent expert’s means that we are able to service, repair and maintain any make or model of car in line with the manufacturer’s standards, whilst offering a local price match promise and peace of mind in the form of a minimum guarantee of 12 months or 12,000 miles on work carried out. (See website for terms and conditions)
The Halfords Autocentres name may be a recent addition to the Halfords Group, but our heritage spans more than three decades and we serve over 750,000 customers every year - with over 8 out of 10 of them being happy to recommend us to their friends.