Air Conditioning

Another worthwhile feature, happily becoming more common on more affordable cars. But do make sure that the air conditioning works, because it's an expensive system to put right. Air conditioning effectively puts a small refrigerator in the car to cool and de-humidify air delivered to the passenger compartment. It uses a high-precision pump which needs to be run regularly to remain properly lubricated. A system that's been switched off for the autumn and winter months could seize up when started up for the summer. If you have air con run it through the winter, too - it can warm the car as easily as cool it down, and it demists a lot more effectively, too.

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