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WORKSHOP
MAHLE updates
air conditioning
maintenance range
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has unveiled
its latest range revamp in its popular
air conditioning maintenance product
portfolio, as it continues to meet
increased demand.
MAHLE’s latest ArcticPRO ACX Line
has been updated to offer garages and
technicians cutting edge technology for
the best in AC maintenance, as customer
demand rises.
“As systems change, and with the
advancement of electric vehicles (EV),
maintenance of the AC system will become
a basic part of vehicle servicing in the
future,” says Alan Povey, quality manager
at MAHLE.
The expanded product range is
ecological, economical and efficient,
allowing technicians to provide a
successful service regardless of the vehicle
and ambient temperature.
Additional features include a USB
interface, WiFi, Bluetooth for remote
diagnostic and software updates, a Hybrid
and EV ready unit, a remote system
allowing immediate technical assistance,
plus it can be used with MAHLE’s AC
Remote Viewer app.
Povey adds: “It’s important technicians
stay ahead of the curve and continue
to invest in the new technology to
take advantage of the market now and
customers’ requirements going forward.
As EVs and hybrid vehicles have less items
requiring maintenance, workshops need to
have more services available to offer.
“On current vehicles there is a potential
loss of pressure, especially on low mileage
vehicles and where the AC system is
not used as much such as in the winter.
Regular use throughout the year ensures
the components are lubricated and there
is less chance of condensation gathering
in the system, but they still need servicing
regularly to remain efficient.”
Povey concludes: “Garages should be
pushing to re-gas systems every two
to three years. This is a great upselling
opportunity and helps motorists’ vehicles
remain efficient. Plus, with new more
environmentally friendly gas already in use
and more innovations on the way, garages
need to be aware and invest in training
and the latest technology.”
AS-235SB
3.5T TWO POST LIFT
£1,350 +VAT
AS-6140TA
4T TWO POST LIFT
AS-6150A
5T TWO POST LIFT
AS-7530D
MOBILE SCISSOR LIFT
AS-7430H LOW ENTRY
FULL RISE SCISSOR
£1,699 +VAT £2,450 +VAT £1,699 +VAT £2,799 +VAT
AS-6745P
4.2T FOUR POST LIFT
AS-8240TP
4T SCISSOR LIFT
AS-7251
SINGLE POST LIFT
AS-24SA
TYRE MACHINE
AS-B24
WHEEL BALANCER
£3,450 +VAT £5,300 +VAT £2,350 +VAT £740 +VAT £645 +VAT
This is a sample of our huge range of garage equipment,
always in stock and ready for immediate despatch.
Visit the website
for our full range
www.automotechservices.co.uk Tel: 01889 579945
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