Did you know there is a cabin air filter in your car? Where is your cabin air filter? They are designed to remove a large amount of outside air pollutants and debris to keep you breathing easily when you drive.  And it is usually located in your glovebox. Talk to Service Plus Auto Care in Victoria Point today about your cabin air filter !

Just like your air-conditioning at home, the filters need to be checked at regular intervals and changed when it has done it's job. Replacing your cabin air filter is important to your health and your cars health too!

The air outside your car can be polluted enough with smoggy city traffic or even dusty country roads, but research published in the Environmental Health Perspectives Journal shows that without an effective cabin air filter installed, the air inside your car can contain over 10 times more pollutants than the air outside.
This poor quality air can cause:

"Cabin air filters are designed to filter out contaminants while  absorbing noxious odours and harmful gases like exhaust and ozone,"  explained Ryco Filters General Manager of Sales & Marketing, Ross Lamb. Cabin air filters become clogged over time and their effectiveness at protecting your health declines. 

If you drive ‘Mum's Taxi', you might feel like you are always on the move - and a recent study into driving habits confirmed that parents with children aged 6-15 drive approximately 10% more than drivers without kids. And, the longer you spend in a vehicle with a Cabin Air Filter that needs replacing, the more you are at risk of health complications. 

As well as healthier air - an effective cabin air filter means you get better fuel performance from your vehicle. A clogged cabin air filter will cause your air conditioner to work harder than it needs to and this means it uses more fuel and your air conditioning system is more likely to have a costly breakdown.

At Service Plus Auto Care in Victoria Point we check your cabin air filter as part of our free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report which you can request with every full car service.
For a more comprehensive check of your air condition system we recommend an air conditioning service.

Cabin air filter replacement is not only important to your car's health - it affects yours too.

Service Plus Auto Care (AU16064) are your best choice to manage all your Car Air Conditioning Regas, Inspection, Repair and Servicing needs in Victoria Point, just behind the Victoria Point Cinema Complex and the surrounding suburbs of Redland City.

Modern cars are extremely complex and just like the engine a car air conditioner has components that need to be serviced or replaced on a regular basis to ensure continued reliable and efficient operation.

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Leaks or evaporation of refrigerant will mean your air con system will begin to deteriorate and will have to work harder, which in turn means a higher fuel consumption.

Therefore it is important to regularly examine the condition of the rubber seals for any signs of leaks or cracking which could be a sign of an ongoing loss of refrigerant.

By getting a car air conditioning service every 12 months you help prevent costly breakdowns now and in the future, keep passengers safe by helping to prevent the build-up of potentially harmful substances and a well serviced vehicle air conditioner actually saves you money because it reduces the amount of fuel being used up.

Service Plus Auto Care care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU16064) to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioner regas, inspection, repair and servicing.

Book your car air conditioning service in with the professionals at Service Plus Auto Care today!

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Keep your cool this summer with an Air Conditioning Service in Victoria Point from Service Plus Auto Care

Car Air Conditioning Service in Victoria Point

As your local Mechanic in Victoria Point, Service Plus Auto Care take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs

Conveniently located in Victoria Point, Service Plus Auto Care specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. 

Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands, and we provide quality car service and repairs on all models, including four wheel drive and diesel vehicles. Service Plus Auto Care is authorised by ARC to perform car air conditioning service (AU16064). 

Finding your budget isn't stretching far enough for a Car Service, don't worry we have you covered. Service Plus Auto Care conveniently offer Zip Pay so you can keep yourself and family safe on the road.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. We have access to the best parts and training in the country and offer a Nationwide Warranty honoured at over 500 workshops across Australia. Our Business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

So rest assured - your car is in safe hands.

For friendly service from a trusted independent, you can rely on the team at Service Plus Auto Care

As your local Mechanic in Victoria Point, Service Plus Auto Care take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and car  repairs.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Victoria Point

You never want to find yourself broken down on the freeway with steam pouring out from under the hood.

Whilst HOT Weather can cause cars to overheat, it isn't the only cause. Your engine produces a lot of extreme heat and it's the radiator and cooling system that works hard to prevent your car from being damaged by all that heat. There is special fluid called coolant in your cooling system that also prevents liquids from freezing and protects the system from corrosion as well.

As well as an overheating car, a temperature gauge that's reading hotter than normal or a car leaving puddles behind means it is time to have your cooling system checked out.

So if your car is showing these signs come and see the team at Service Plus Auto Care.

And we can perform a well deserved service on your radiator and cooling system. Our expert technicians will flush your radiator, using a solution that removes build up. Once the cooling system is clean, the cleaner is drained and new coolant added, your car's cooling system will be running like a dream: a radiator flush might be just what your car needs to bring it back to peak performance.

What are the benefits of a radiator flush.

Your radiator will be more efficient - and it will last a lot longer. Your engine will be more efficient and have an increased life expectancy. Boost your vehicles performance and power. The water pump will last longer due to better protection and lubrication.

How often should I get a coolant system flush?

Your car's log book provides an outline for how often your radiator should be flushed, It is generally suggested that you flush your coolant system every two years or 40,000 km's depending on which comes first. However, the size of your engine, regional weather, the condition of your existing coolant, and the total km's driven can all have an effect on how often you should replace the coolant in your radiator.

At Service Plus Auto Care, we offer a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report for free as part of any minor, major or log book service on your vehicle. This includes inspecting the level and condition of coolant in your system and the written report will tell you if we feel a radiator flush, coolant replacement or any repairs are recommended to maintain the safety and performance of your vehicle.

What happens if I don't get a radiator flush or service?

Eventually rust and scale deposits build up and the whole system becomes clogged and it stops being effective at cooling and protecting your car. This build up of rust and debris can damage components of your cooling system including your water pump, radiator, hoses and thermostat, affecting the lifespan of those parts and leading to expensive repairs or replacements in the future.

While there are many websites and how to's offering advice on how to flush a radiator yourself - it's not something we would advise you to do. Modern vehicles can be complex and mistakes like incomplete flushing or changing the coolant in your vehicle without flushing can cause more particles to move around and cause blockages in your thermostat or radiator. It's best to have your systems examined regularly by a qualified mechanic, and properly flushed before being refilled with the specific type of coolant for your car, the system purged of any air pockets, and then the whole system expertly tested again to ensure full working order and to prevent any costly breakdowns in the future. Radiator coolant is toxic and needs to be handled very carefully. It has a sweet smell which can be attractive to children and pets so proper storage is very important - having a trained technician handle this task for you means not handling or having dangerous chemicals around your house. Dangerous coolant also needs to be disposed of in the proper manner, professional workshops can have the coolant recycled or properly disposed of to save the environment.

Book in with the professionals at Service Plus Auto Care today for your radiator flush!

Overheating car's arent just caused by hot weather, your engine produces a lot of extreme heat and it's the radiator and cooling system that works hard to prevent your car, and you, from being damaged by all that heat...

Radiator flush, inspection and service in Victoria Point

Getting your car's air conditioning serviced every 12 months means you may avoid costly breakdowns now and in the future, and a well serviced automotive air conditioning system saves you money because it reduces the amount of fuel you use.

Service Plus Auto Care care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU16064) to conduct automotive air conditioning service reliably and responsibly. ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. 

Service Plus Auto Care are the best choice to manage all your Automotive Air Conditioner Regas, Repairs, Servicing or Inspection needs in Victoria Point and the surrounding areas.

Service Plus Auto Care care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU16064) to conduct automotive air conditioning services

Car Air Conditioning service in Victoria Point

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We advise that the workshop will be closed over the Easter long weekend reopening on Tuesday the 11th of April

We also advise that we will be closed Tuesday the 25th of April for ANZAC Day reopening Wednesday the 26th of April.

Please note we will be open Public Holiday 16th of August but closed on Monday the 14th of August. Apologies for the inconvenience

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the public holiday on the 2nd of October. Apologies for any inconvenience.

For your convenience, our workshop will be open for business right through the Christmas period, except for public holidays

Service Plus Auto Care take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Victoria Point, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 

Service Plus Auto Care have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

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