AIR CONDITIONING - KEEPING YOUR SYSTEM SERVICED A ROLLER-COASTER TREND FOR AIR CONDITIONING IN NEW CARS HAS HIDDEN COST IMPLICATIONS FOR MOTORISTS. Already one of the most popular optional extras on new vehicles, industry forecasts point to nearly 60% of new cars being soon fitted with air conditioning as standard. This figure is up from 26.31% in 1990 and an estimated 46% in 1996. As we all know, air conditioning, with its controlled, in-car ambient temperature, can help motorists stay cool, comfortable and alert at the wheel, throughout the year, reducing driver error caused by fatigue or frustration. Aiding efficient de-misting of windows, it also gives drivers a clearer view of the road, potentially reducing the risk of accidents due to poor vision. However, unless air conditioning systems are serviced correctly - by specially trained and qualified technicians - with the pressurised
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