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Effective Tips to Keep Your Car AC Ice Cold
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When a vehicle is brand new, the interior climate often feels brisk and refreshing as soon as you activate the air conditioning system. Over time, however, it’s not unusual for that once-icy stream of air to lose some of its chill. Gradual wear, environmental factors, and ordinary aging can all affect how cold the air blows from the vents. In fact, under common driving conditions, an air conditioning system might lose roughly five percent or more of its cooling efficiency each passing year.
Quick Guide to Replacing Your AC Compressor
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Replacing your car’s A/C compressor is a substantial task that restores the cooling power you rely on, especially in warm weather. Over time, the compressor—the central component of the air conditioning system—can wear out, leak refrigerant, or fail altogether. When it stops working as it should, your vehicle’s cabin can become unbearable in high temperatures, and overall comfort takes a significant hit.
Top Tips for Preparing Your Car for Extreme Heat Conditions
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As summer temperatures intensify across the United States, the effects on people are immediately noticeable: sweltering commutes, sweaty brows, and an unrelenting desire to find even the slightest hint of shade. Yet it’s not only humans that feel the brunt of the heat. Vehicles, too, are subject to the relentless beating sun and elevated temperatures that can stress or degrade their various components. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can fade automotive paint, harden and crack interior trims, and weaken rubber components like belts and seals. Intense heat can also influence the fluids that keep your vehicle running smoothly, accelerating the breakdown of oils and coolants or causing vapors to form in fuel lines.
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Land Rover Updates Discovery Sport for 2017
by MOTORVERO TEAM
Featured Snippet: The Land Rover Discovery Sport combines British luxury with off-road capability, offering a 10.2-inch touchscreen, Dynamic Design Package, and advanced safety features like drowsy-driver detection in a versatile compact SUV package starting under $40,000.
2016 Ram HDs Push the Torque, Towing Envelope
by MOTORVERO TEAM
In the fiercely competitive heavy-duty truck segment, Ram has consistently pushed engineering boundaries to deliver unmatched performance. The latest enhancements to the Ram 2500 and 3500 series establish new benchmarks in three critical areas:
Mitsubishi: U.S. MPG Numbers for 2013-2017 Cars Correct
by MOTORVERO TEAM
Mitsubishi Motors has recently come under regulatory scrutiny from both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding its fuel-economy testing procedures. This investigation follows the automaker's disclosure of testing irregularities affecting certain international models.
2016 Nissan Murano: Car Seat Check
by MOTORVERO TEAM
When shopping for a family-friendly SUV, proper car seat installation is one of the most critical safety considerations. Our comprehensive car seat check examines the Nissan Murano's child seat compatibility, identifying exactly how many seats fit comfortably and which installation methods work best in this popular midsize SUV.
Recall Alert: 2007-2012 Ford Flex, Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Mercury Sable
by MOTORVERO TEAM
Safety Notice: Certain Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles may have incomplete airbag deployment systems requiring immediate attention.
Recall Alert: 2014-2015 Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor
by MOTORVERO TEAM
Safety Recall Alert: Approximately 75,000 model-year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer SUVs and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles affected by rear suspension defect.
Report: EPA Orders Tests of Mitsubishi Cars
by MOTORVERO TEAM
Mitsubishi Motors finds itself at the center of a mounting controversy as both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigate potential fuel economy irregularities in the automaker's vehicles. The probe comes after Mitsubishi's shocking admission that intentional falsification of fuel-efficiency data may extend as far back as 1991—spanning nearly three decades of production.
2014-2015 Toyota Highlander Power Back Door Issue
by MOTORVERO TEAM
Important Notice: Certain 2014-2015 Toyota Highlander vehicles may experience power tailgate malfunctions requiring immediate attention from authorized dealers at no cost to owners.
2015 Nissan Key Issue
by MOTORVERO TEAM
Many 2015 Nissan owners have encountered frustrating situations where their intelligent key system suddenly stops working. This widespread issue affects several popular models and stems from a technical synchronization problem between the smart key and vehicle security system. MotorVero's automotive experts have analyzed Nissan Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 16-028 to provide vehicle owners with authoritative information about this malfunction.