Everyone knows the feeling of a pleasant car ride being temporarily interrupted by an unpleasant odor drifting in from the highway. These are typically the most overwhelming scents because many smells and allergens are filtered out via your cabin air filter on your daily drives. At Volkswagen of Kingston, New York, we specialize in all manner of Volkswagen repairs and maintenance, including cabin air filter replacement.
The cabin air filter is located in the dashboard of your vehicle, typically on the passenger side near the glove compartment. As you are driving and your fans pull air into the vehicle, the fresh air passes through the cabin air filter before blowing into the passenger compartment. It filters out dust, dirt, pollen, and a host of other allergens that can lead to subpar air quality or contribute to cabin odors.
Like any other air filter — including the one in your home air conditioner and furnace — your cabin air filter gradually loses its efficacy as it completes its job. The dirt and allergens being stopped by the filter start to reduce airflow and impede performance. To avoid air quality issues, stick with a regular filter maintenance schedule.
The cabin air filter needs to be replaced periodically whether you notice an issue or not. We can assess your air filter in our complimentary multi-point inspections to determine if a replacement is necessary. Your Volkswagen care manual also features recommended change intervals. A good rule of thumb is every 15,000 to 30,000 miles based on your driving habits. You may need a more regular change if you drive on dirt roads regularly or in other high-allergen environments. Your personal air quality needs may also dictate a more frequent replacement schedule. At our service center, we provide original Volkswagen cabin air filter options.
Volkswagen of Kingston is conveniently located in the 1200 block of Ulster Avenue in Kingston. We are easily accessed from U.S. 209 and Interstate 87, only a short drive for our Rhinebeck, Saugerties, Red Hook, and Hurley, NY customers. When you visit our dealership, you enjoy access to complimentary Wi-Fi, business workstations, and complimentary beverages. Our online scheduling makes coordinating an appointment a snap. We also offer Saturday service hours and free Uber/Lyft services to accommodate your schedule.
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