Spring is often the only time of year when garages consider cabin filter replacement and this year more than ever with media talk of increased smog and Sahara dust timely replacement is more important than ever. Leading OE and aftermarket filter supplier MAHLE says that cabin filter replacement should in fact be an all year round business, but it is especially essential when pollen levels are rising. 

Pollen and pollutants become deposited in the filter throughout the vehicle operation and clogged filters are not only unhealthy, but they can also mean dangerous fogged up windows, decreased air-con performance and unpleasant odours in the cabin.

MAHLE says that during an hour-long drive, up to 100,000 litres of air is passed through the passenger compartment, and in a commercial vehicle, this can rise to as much as 540,000 litres. All this air contains pollen, dust, soot, smoke, and tyre and brake abrasion dust. Added to this are the significant health hazards created by ozone, gases, benzene and sulphur compounds drawn into the ventilation system. That is why regular cabin filter replacement, which will ensure that these harmful pollutions are kept well away from the passenger compartment, should be considered a must at any time of year.

MAHLE Original and Knecht pollen and carbon-activated cabin filters provide factors and their workshop customers with a guarantee of OE quality and specification. They also offer excellent application coverage.

The vast majority of cabin filters are now quick and easy to locate and change and offer garages a huge area of extra profit potential. It is also a change that motorist really notice and appreciate. If workshops struggle to convince customers of the wisdom of a cabin filter change, MAHLE Aftermarket’s advice is to simply show the customer the contamination captured by an old cabin filter, after which, they will need little convincing.

For more information about MAHLE Aftermarket products visit: www.mahle-aftermarket.com