Sometimes air-conditioning begins to fail but it only needs a recharge to get back to the cool breeze that it once was. Summer is now here and it’s about now when we realise that it’s quite an important component in our vehicles.

It is estimated that around 10% of air-con gas leaks from the system every single year. So when you have a 10 year old car it’s likely that your air con will be nothing like it once was. A recharge doesn’t cost a great deal, depending on the garage you visit, and it’s a quick process.

You should make sure your system is charged and lubricated every two years so if you’ve not had your air con recharged recently then get it sorted now, before the extremely hot weather makes your car feel like a sauna.