I read an interesting study recently which found that the level of air pollution inside a vehicle can be 10x higher than outside.
Cars are the mouldiest form of transport! Yes, even your immaculately cleaned interior may be a breeding ground for mould and bacteria; as they love the inside of your air conditioning system. If your cabin filter is missing or looks like one of the grimy specimens I've found lately it'll be letting pollutants from outside accumulate inside as you drive. So here we have the two main culprits for poor air quality in your car; your air conditioning and cabin filter.
The air you breathe inside the car circulates through the cabin filter, whether it comes from outside when your settings are on fresh air or from the air conditioner when it’s on recirculate. The cabin filters job is to filter out contaminants and absorb odours and harmful gases so it needs to be changed on schedule.
As the air conditioner is pumping out cool de-humidified air, it’s collecting moisture within the internal components of the system. This is where, well out of sight, mildew, mould and bacteria can thrive. The result is contaminated air which can go completely unnoticed, but in some cases causes odours, headaches or contributes to allergies and asthma.
If you’ve now decided to switch off the air and drive with all your windows down, there is a simple fix that your local mechanic can do. Ask about a professional air conditioning sanitisation treatment along with a new cabin filter if it’s due and you will be set for summer. Drive safe.
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