Martin's Auto Center
4303 Ilbery Road, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 618.242.2200

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The Forgotten Filter (Cabin Air Filter)

A driver got a surprise the other day when he took his vehicle to a service facility for an oil change.  He knew his owner’s manual schedules an oil and oil filter change every 5,000 miles/...
Published on: Aug 29, 2022

Cabin Air Filter

Let's talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in Mount Vernon that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relativel...
Published on: Nov 15, 2021

Simple Answers from Martin's Auto Center: Cabin Air Filter

{{ image('MzQ4') }} Question:My car has a bad odor when I run the heater or air conditioner. My friend said I might need a new cabin air filter – what's that?Martin's Auto Center Answer:A ...
Published on: Feb 23, 2020

Vent Cleaning

Ever get musky odors coming from your car's air vents? It's fairly common for Mount Vernon drivers. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allowing mold, mildew, fu...
Published on: Jan 04, 2016

Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car In Mount Vernon

{{ image('Mjk4') }} Illinois air quality affects Mount Vernon drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what abo...
Published on: Jun 07, 2012