Flint's Auto Repair
990 S MAIN ST ATHOL, MA 01331 | 978.249.4246

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Cabin Air Filter

Let's talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in Athol that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relatively new. ...
Published on: Dec 07, 2025

Vent Cleaning

Ever get musky odors coming from your car's air vents? It's fairly common for Athol drivers. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allowing mold, mildew, fungus an...
Published on: May 25, 2022

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: Feb 10, 2022

Simple Answers from Flint's Auto Repair: 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?Flint's Auto Repair Answer:A c...
Published on: Feb 06, 2020

Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car In Athol

{{ image('Mjk4') }} MA air quality affects Athol drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air in...
Published on: May 12, 2019