09/09/2026
Meet the pollen filter. One of those unglamorous little parts of your car that you probably never think about.
Its job is to trap pollen, dust and other airborne particles before they make their way through your car’s heating and air conditioning system and into the cabin.
Which is particularly useful if you suffer from hay fever or asthma. 🤧
Trouble is, filters don't last forever.
This one came out of a car in our workshop and, as you can probably tell, it hadn’t been changed for quite some time. It was absolutely clogged with dust, dirt and debris.
A blocked pollen filter can restrict airflow and make your heating and air conditioning system work harder than it needs to.
It’s a small, relatively inexpensive part. But another good example of why regular servicing matters – it’s often the things you can’t see that need a little attention.
And yes, we replaced this one. 😂
