With temperatures across the country sweltering to more than 100 degrees for days in some areas, having the cooling system in a vehicle working properly is now more important than ever.

There are many aspects of a car that drivers need to pay close attention to, but as the weather begins to heat up perhaps none are more important than the air conditioning.

When you want to cool down on a hot summer day, it's as easy as pressing a few buttons on your car's dash, unless something isn't working properly.

Days are growing longer, the weather is warming up, and before you know it you'll be cranking up the air conditioner in your car to keep from sticking to the seats.

As winter draws to a close, many people are gearing up for spring cleaning, and this yearly ritual ought to include cars as well.