AUTOBACS Raises Awareness of the Need for Regular Replacement of Air Conditioner Filters

Recommended replacement cycle is every year or every 10,000km

It is recommended that the air conditioner filter be replaced every year or every 10,000 km of driving

AUTOBACS SEVEN set up a special sales area for air conditioner filters at AUTOBACS Group stores nationwide from March to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. As the importance of ventilation draws attention, we are promoting activities to raise awareness of the necessity of proposing ventilation methods for the interior of vehicles and the need to regularly replace air conditioner filters.

Defective air conditioner filters lead to deterioration in performance and functionality

　Car air conditioners are equipped with filters to purify the air, just like home air conditioners. Most are equipped as standard. In addition, the recommended replacement cycle is to replace the air conditioner filter "every year or every 10,000 km", and if you neglect to replace it, not only will the filter function deteriorate, but also the air volume due to bad odors and clogging from the air conditioner. It also causes performance degradation, such as a decrease in However, since the air conditioner filter is not visible from the outside, there are still some drivers who do not notice the deterioration in function and do not feel the need to replace it.

　In addition, according to the Japan Weather Association, the peak of cedar pollen dispersal in 2021 will begin in Kyushu in late February and will continue northward to the Tokai region, and the amount of dispersal will increase from Kyushu to Kanto. and is expected to be higher than in the 2020 season. In addition, due to the growing interest in disinfection and virus countermeasures due to the corona crisis, awareness of hygiene measures inside cars is increasing, and the sales volume of air conditioner filters at AUTOBACS Group stores has increased by about 1.2 times compared to the previous year. It has increased.

Air Conditioner Filter Lineup and Product Features

AUTOBACS' new PIAA "Air Conditioner Filter Comfort Fine" catches dust, pollen, and PM2.5 in the air at an affordable price of 1,980 yen (excluding tax). and an air conditioner filter that has the function of keeping the air inside the car clean. In addition to this basic type, AUTOBACS has developed three types: a type with excellent deodorizing and antiviral functions, and a high-performance type that suppresses allergens. We can offer products that meet your needs and budget.

AUTOBACS stores that have set up a special sales area for air conditioning filters in the storefront for the PIAA "Air Conditioning Filter Comfort Fine" newly introduced by AUTOBACS. But we handle it.