Seasonal service

You’re driving to a special event on the first hot day of spring and switch on the air conditioner. You expected cool crisp air and got a damp musty odor instead.

What happened?

“Air conditioning systems use hoses to drain condensation,” said Tony Molla, vice president of communication at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. “When they get clogged, the moisture allows mold to grow in the system.”

You're driving down a steep mountain pass in the middle of summer and apply slight pressure against the brake pedal. As your vehicle approaches a curve, you push down harder but your brakes don't respond properly.

"Heat build-up makes the braking system less effective," said Tony Molla, vice president of communications at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. "It could get to the point where the brakes don't work at all, especially if your brake pads are worn down."