Juan José Ebenezer, mechanic, explains how to ventilate the car: "I'm not saying don't use the air conditioning, you just need to change one detail"
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Juan José Ebenezer, mechanic, explains how to ventilate the car: "I'm not saying don't use the air conditioning, you just need to change one detail"

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General3 September 2026 at 13:00

Juan José Ebenezer, mechanic, offered tips on how to properly ventilate the vehicle during summer. According to him, it is not necessary to stop using the air conditioning, but just to change one specific detail in the way you use it.

During summer, high temperatures represent an additional risk factor for drivers. According to data from the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT), excess heat inside the vehicle can increase the risk of having an accident by up to 20%.

This increased risk is due to the fact that excessive heat promotes the appearance of fatigue in drivers, decreases reflexes, and increases reaction time while driving.

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