Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 13, 2025

With rising global temperatures and rapidly evolving vehicle technology, automotive air conditioning (AC) systems are becoming more advanced and essential. For auto mechanics trained to keep drivers comfortable and vehicles efficient, understanding how to diagnose and repair modern AC systems is now a vital skill.

Mechanic

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 7, 2025

So, when someone asks for a compressor bypass pulley, or calls it an A/C bypass pulley, you might wonder why they would want to bypass their air conditioning. Choosing When to Replace A/C Air conditioning systems offer comfort and help with windshield defrosting. You can be assured they dont actually want to bypass it.

Air Conditioning

Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In our specialized Hybrid Technology and Service course, you’ll learn how to service hybrids, address safety issues, and maintain subsystems like power steering, air conditioning, and charging systems. You’ll also delve into high-voltage circuits, battery storage systems, and regenerative braking—key technologies in the Ram 1500 REV.

Automotive

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This innovative technology is revolutionizing how we think about heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in cars. When it comes to electric vehicles, we can’t ignore the crucial role of the electric vehicle HVAC system.

Electric Vehicles

Shop Marketing Pros

APRIL 23, 2025

Air Conditioning Services (00:05:46) Importance of air conditioning services during summer and how to educate customers. National HVAC Tech Day (00:23:11) Educating customers on vehicle air conditioning services. Thank a Teacher Day (00:21:19) Celebrating teachers with community posts and special offers.

Air Conditioning

Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 1, 2025

It also introduces you to industry-standard diagnostic tools and repair procedures, preparing you for real-world challenges.

Mechanic

Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 7, 2025

Dennis talks about their focus on automotive air conditioning products and the CPS umbrella of products, which includes CPS, UView and Motorvac. Recorded at the 25th ISN Tool Dealer Expo, Eric Garbe and Tom Pecka sit down with Dennis Eaton, U.S. national sales manager at CPS Automotive.

Automotive

Shop Marketing Pros

MAY 21, 2025

Air Conditioning Appreciation Day (00:15:29) Highlights a creative marketing opportunity related to air conditioning services in July. Local Wing Joints (00:14:36) Discusses supporting local wing restaurants instead of chains and engaging with the community.

Auto Repair Shop

RepairSmith

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Every 7 Years: Air Conditioning – Replace air conditioning desiccant. Wheels & Tires – Rotate all tires to ensure even tread wear. Inspection – Check brake pads, tires, and fluid levels. Every 5 Years: Brakes – Flush and replace brake fluid.

Air Conditioning

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This innovative technology is revolutionizing how we think about heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in cars. When it comes to electric vehicles, we can’t ignore the crucial role of the electric vehicle HVAC system.

Electric Vehicles

autoevolution

AUGUST 6, 2025

In many ways, it is, as it's completely street legal, and packed to the teeth with fittings a record-chasing vehicle can easily do without: air conditioning, stereo with subwoofer, and even cup holders. Yet this ( continue reading. )

Air Conditioning

Buy Auto Parts

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Using an air conditioning vacuum pump for your car is key to keeping your A/C system in top shape. This device removes air, moisture, and contaminants from the system before you add refrigerant. This "evacuation" process is crucial for ensuring your A/C runs smoothly and efficiently.

Air Conditioning

Scotty's Automotive Services

MARCH 9, 2025

Air Conditioning System Ensure that the air conditioning system is functioning correctly to keep you cool during hot summer days. Replace the cabin air filter to improve air quality inside the vehicle. Proper maintenance can help prevent breakdowns and keep your car running smoothly during the warmer months.

Auto Repair

Auto Service World

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Certain things, like how the air conditioning works, the heat pump systems in them — that can be pretty complicated. EVW: What have you learned about in the process of your customers and working with EVs? Has anything surprised you? SE: The technology in them is pretty crazy.

Oil Change

Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 11, 2025

Cylinder heads are bolted to the block, as well as components like the oil pan, timing covers, water pump, and multiple brackets to support accessories such as steering pumps, alternators, and air conditioning compressors. The cylinder block reflects the engine design and number of cylinders.

Engineering

Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Electric air conditioning compressors have been around for a while now, so most of us have seen them or at least heard of them. The basic operation of the air conditioning remains the same. The basic operation of the air conditioning remains the same. What HAS changed is how we service them.

Air Conditioning

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 24, 2025

It is almost May, and that means it is air conditioning season for shops. With new A/C systems using less refrigerant, leak detection and refrigerant identification is more critical than ever. A leak that once lost two or three ounces a year could have performance issues for the HVAC system much sooner than an older system.

Air Conditioning

Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 26, 2025

Overall, a Slingshot has the same service opportunities as a small car but lacks air conditioning, TPMS and a fourth wheel. Almost every manufacturer has a proprietary diagnostic logic connector and scan tool protocols. But, there are aftermarket alternatives to the factory scan tools.

Emissions Testing

CATI

OCTOBER 31, 2024

For example, winter typically sees a higher need for components like snow tires or batteries, while summer might increase demand for air conditioning parts. Pay attention to trends in customer orders, seasonal demands, and specific parts that are high in demand.

Air Conditioning

Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This innovative technology is revolutionizing how we think about heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in cars. When it comes to electric vehicles, we can’t ignore the crucial role of the electric vehicle HVAC system.

Electric Vehicles

RepairSmith

JANUARY 21, 2025

Leaves and other debris can enter the evaporator through the air intake vents, causing the evaporator core to rust and leak water inside your car. Low Refrigerant Level Your vehicles air conditioning system requires a minimum amount of refrigerant to circulate cool air.

Car

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Air conditioning service requires special equipment. EVs are heavier than a traditional vehicle and lift points are harder to access due to the locations of the battery, so the lifts must be designed for EV service.

Check Engine Light

RepairSmith

MARCH 16, 2025

3 FAQs on Auto AC Repair Check out these common questions on auto air conditioning repair to learn more: 1. Learn more : Signs of AC failure What does an AC service include? Whether you live in East or West Sacramento, they can come to you and restore the AC unit according to your schedule and convenience.

Car

RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Every 8 Years: Air Conditioning – Replace desiccant bag. Cabin Air Filter – Replace with new HEPA filter. Brakes – Clean & lubricate brake calipers, replace brake fluid if used for towing. Wheels & Tires – Rotate all tires to ensure even tread wear. Brake Fluid – Replace brake fluid.

Tire Rotations

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 24, 2025

When the windshield is colder than the dew point of the air that surrounds it, the moisture will condense on the glass. On warm and humid days, the air conditioning can make a vehicles windows colder than the dew point outside. That will create a fog that can form on the outside or the inside of the windshield.

Air Conditioning

Vehicle Service Pros

AUGUST 1, 2025

Fortunately, most of these vehicles were already equipped with air conditioning systems and relied on an air conditioning compressor to provide cooling to the passenger cabin. The importance of this system in EVs/hybrids cannot be overstated.

Vehicle

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This innovative technology is revolutionizing how we think about heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in cars. When it comes to electric vehicles, we can’t ignore the crucial role of the electric vehicle HVAC system.

Electric Vehicles

RepairSmith

JULY 18, 2025

Air Conditioning and Cooling Issues Owners have reported intermittent issues with the air conditioning system, such as insufficient cooling or refrigerant leaks. Causes typically include faulty ignition coils, spark plug wear, or dirty fuel injectors.

Air Conditioning

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

These systems power not only the electric drive units but also auxiliary systems such as air conditioning compressors, coolant heaters, power inverters, and high-voltage distribution modules. Identifying High-Voltage Components One of the fundamental rules of EV safety is recognizing and respecting high-voltage components.

Automotive Repair

RB Auto Service

MARCH 9, 2025

Belts and Hoses: Inspect the condition of drive belts and hoses to prevent potential failures that could lead to engine damage. Air Conditioning: Check the operation of the AC system to ensure it will keep you cool during hot summer drives.

Car

AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This innovative technology is revolutionizing how we think about heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in cars. When it comes to electric vehicles, we can’t ignore the crucial role of the electric vehicle HVAC system.

Electric Vehicles

Jalopnik

JUNE 10, 2025

Standard features include air conditioning, power windows, a power sunroof, cruise control, remotely operated door locks, 6-way power front seats, a Blaupunkt stereo with four speakers, heated power side-view mirrors, a tilting steering wheel column, aluminum wheels and a tow package. Maybe it was repainted?

Repaints

Scotty's Automotive Services

JUNE 9, 2025

Test the Air Conditioning: A working air conditioning system is a must during the summer. Make sure to test your AC and have it serviced if it’s not blowing cold air. Also, inspect the tires for any signs of wear or damage. Inspect the Battery: The heat can be tough on your car’s battery.

Air Conditioning

RepairSmith

JULY 18, 2025

Air Conditioning and Heating System Problems Owners of the Chevrolet Trax have sometimes reported issues with heating and cooling performance, often from refrigerant leaks, faulty AC compressors, or heater core blockages. Regular updates to the vehicle’s software and electrical system checks can help resolve these issues.

Fluid Check

Eastwood

JANUARY 3, 2025

Air conditioning components -Condensers, evaporators, and lines frequently use brazed joints because they demand leak-free connections without risking damage to thin-walled aluminum or other alloy parts.

Air Conditioning

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 31, 2025

Energy Management: When the grid needs extra powersuch as during a heatwave when air conditioning use increasesthe V2G-enabled car can supply electricity from its battery. It considers factors like energy demand, the cars battery level, and the users driving schedule.

Automotive

Brake & Front End

JUNE 18, 2025

DRiV, the aftermarket business unit of Tenneco, launched a line of remanufactured starters and alternators, plus a line of air conditioning parts, both under the Walker brand. Walker A/C Components Serve Light Vehicles and EVs DRiV also said that Walker air conditioning parts allow installers to complete true OE-quality repairs.

Air Conditioning