Did you know there is a cabin air filter in your car? Where is your cabin air filter? They are designed to remove a large amount of outside air pollutants and debris to keep you breathing easily when you drive.  And it is usually located in your glovebox. Talk to Derek Steen's Auto Care in Castlemaine today about your cabin air filter !

Just like your air-conditioning at home, the filters need to be checked at regular intervals and changed when it has done it's job. Replacing your cabin air filter is important to your health and your cars health too!

The air outside your car can be polluted enough with smoggy city traffic or even dusty country roads, but research published in the Environmental Health Perspectives Journal shows that without an effective cabin air filter installed, the air inside your car can contain over 10 times more pollutants than the air outside.
This poor quality air can cause:

"Cabin air filters are designed to filter out contaminants while  absorbing noxious odours and harmful gases like exhaust and ozone,"  explained Ryco Filters General Manager of Sales & Marketing, Ross Lamb. Cabin air filters become clogged over time and their effectiveness at protecting your health declines. 

If you drive ‘Mum's Taxi', you might feel like you are always on the move - and a recent study into driving habits confirmed that parents with children aged 6-15 drive approximately 10% more than drivers without kids. And, the longer you spend in a vehicle with a Cabin Air Filter that needs replacing, the more you are at risk of health complications. 

As well as healthier air - an effective cabin air filter means you get better fuel performance from your vehicle. A clogged cabin air filter will cause your air conditioner to work harder than it needs to and this means it uses more fuel and your air conditioning system is more likely to have a costly breakdown.

At Derek Steen's Auto Care in Castlemaine we check your cabin air filter as part of our free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report which you can request with every full car service.
For a more comprehensive check of your air condition system we recommend an air conditioning service.

Cabin air filter replacement is not only important to your car's health - it affects yours too.

The auto-electrical systems of today's cars are intricate, and there are several different faults that can be classed as auto-electrical - from a faulty power window right up to engine failure.

At Derek Steen's Auto Care our auto-electricians are fully trained to perform work on all the electrical components of your vehicle and can help diagnose, install or repair any electrical problems in your car including:

Many of the life saving technologies in today's vehicles, like stability controls or anti-lock braking systems are controlled by the car's computer, electrical and wiring systems, and these systems need to be regularly checked by a specialist for faults to ensure your safety on the road. Our Auto electricians are fully qualified and maintain highest quality up to date knowledge via the Repco Auto-Tech training programme.

If you have an Auto Electrical issue in your car, need electrical equipment installed or would just like to talk to us about your problem, please call us at Derek Steen's Auto Care today or book a service online!

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Derek Steen's Auto Care is an independent family owned car service providing professional automotive repairs to satisfied customers in Castlemaine and surrounding regions for over 20 years.

Derek Steen's Auto Care specialise in the service and repair of Peugeots and other European Vehicles. We have ARC Authorisation (AU00780) to responsibly and reliably conduct Car Air Conditioning Service and we have a qualified Auto Electrician on-site.

Derek Steen's Auto Care in Castlemaine is a Repco Authorised Service centre, providing the highest level of customer service and quality workmanship.

Your Car - Your Choice : Derek Steens Auto Care

Derek Steen's Auto Care in Castlemaine can provide full range of servicing to all car makes and models, including petrol and diesel vehicles, 4WD's, log book and fleet customers. 

Derek Steen's Auto Care can perform a large range car service and automotive repair tasks on your car, including Air Conditioning, Auto Electrical, Batteries, Brake & Clutch, Diesel Repairs, EFI, Roadworthy Inspections, Tyres, Wheel Alignments and Wheel Balancing. 

We provide thorough and detailed workmanship in all aspects of our business, and strive for complete customer satisfaction. Our services include:

Full vehicle mechanical condition and 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report, included with every service. 

All Mechanical Repairs - including steering and suspension, brakes, clutches, engine and transmission work, exhaust systems, cooling systems and much more.

All types of Fuel Injection and Common Rail Diesel service and repairs.

All Automotive Electrical, wiring and accessory fitting. Including trailers, tow bars and electronic trailer brake controllers.

Vehicle Diagnostic and Fault Finding on everything, including noises, squeaks, knocks or rattles, poor performance, rough running or misfires. No matter what your problem is, we can fix it!

All electrical diagnostic work: warning lights, engine or MIL lamps, power windows, central locking, batteries, starter motors and alternators, ignition systems, using our range of advanced diagnostic equipment, scan tools and oscilloscopes.

Tyre Fitting, Wheel Balancing and computer guided laser Wheel Alignments.

Victorian Roadworthy Certificates (RWC) and inspections.

Air Conditioning service, refrigerant recovery, re-gassing, fault finding and repair (AU00780). 

All front and rear brake repairs. Disc, rotor and drum machining.

Battery Fitting and replacement, alternator and charging system checks.

We will maintain your manufacturer new car warranty when performing your new car service under logbook requirements. Free pick-up/drop-off service and loan car available.

Here at Derek Steen's Auto Care we are proud to be an Australian owned and operated workshop servicing our local community of Castlemaine. We believe that motorists in Castlemaine deserve the very best in customer service and technical expertise, that's why we choose to be a part of Australia's largest independent network of mechanical workshops, proudly backed by the biggest name in the business - Repco.

As your local Repco Authorised Service centre we have access to the best parts and training in the country and offer a Nationwide Warranty honoured at over 500 workshops across Australia.

So, wherever you go, you can rely on the experience and knowledge of Derek Steen's Auto Care and Repco Authorised Service.

You won't find a better level of customer service than from the friendly team at Derek Steen's Auto Care. You can rely on us to do the little things that really make a difference.

Derek Steen's Auto Care take great pride in providing a high level of customer service and quality workmanship...

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Castlemaine

Derek Steen's Auto Care (AU00780) are the logical choice to carry out all your Automotive Air Conditioning Regas, Repair, Servicing or Inspection needs in Castlemaine and the surrounding areas.

Modern cars are complex and just like the engine your vehicle's air conditioner system has components that need to be serviced or replaced on a regular basis to ensure continued reliable and efficient operation.

RAS Auto Facts - Air Conditioning

As evaporation or leaks reduce refrigerant levels your air con system will begin to deteriorate and will have to work harder, with a resulting increase in fuel expenditure.

Therefore it is important that the rubber seals are studied on a regular basis for any signs of leaks or fractures which may be a warning of refrigerant loss.

Having your car's air conditioning serviced annually means you generally help prevention of costly breakdowns now and in the future, keep passengers safe by helping to prevent the build-up of potentially harmful substances and a well serviced vehicle air conditioner actually saves you money because it results in a reduction of fuel consumption.

Derek Steen's Auto Care care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU00780) to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioner regas, repair, servicing or inspection.

Book your car air conditioning service with the experts at Derek Steen's Auto Care in Castlemaine

Keep your cool with less fuel this summer with an Air Conditioning Service in Castlemaine from Derek Steen's Auto Care...(AU00780)

Car Air Conditioning in Castlemaine

Getting your car's air conditioning serviced every 12 months means you may avoid costly breakdowns now and in the future and a well serviced automotive air conditioning system actually saves you money because it reduces the amount of fuel you use. 

Derek Steen's Auto Care are the best choice to manage all your Automotive Air Conditioner Regas, Repairs, Servicing or Inspection needs in Castlemaine and the surrounding areas.

Getting your car's air conditioning serviced every 12 months means you may avoid costly breakdowns

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 20th of December and reopening on Monday the 6th of January

Derek Steen`s Auto Care take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
		
Conveniently located in Castlemaine, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 
		
Derek Steen`s Auto Care have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

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