The rising cost of keeping cool
As UK temperatures soar, so does the cost of keeping cool. British drivers have to spend £102 million each year – an average bill of £426 – to fix faulty air-conditioning systems in their vehicles, according to new research by Warranty Direct.
Porsche owners are the most likely to feel the heat. The high-end German manufacturer's product range is more prone to air-con failure than any other brand. SEAT and Chrysler are the second and third most likely vehicle makes to experience cooling problems. The most common cause of the expected 238,000 air-con failures in the last 12 months is underuse or a simple malfunction; by using the air con only during the summer, or on hot days only, British drivers are leaving it prone to failure. When the system is inactive, the compressor isn't lubricated properly and can fail. The Warranty Direct study of three to seven year-old vehicles, which analysed 50,000 of its live policies, estimates the UK spends £102 million annually to keep its cars cool. While the average cost is £426, garage bills can soar to as high as £2,292 just to fix the air-con. According to the data, the SEAT Alhambra (1996–present) is most likely to leave occupants hot under the collar with 7.5%, or one in thirteen models, expected to develop an air-con fault. The Porsche Boxster (2004–2012) and Volvo C70 (2006–present) also top the list of vehicles with unreliable air-conditioning systems. The top 10 marques are Porsche, Seat, Chrysler, Saab, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Skoda, Ford, Vauxhall.
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