What the names mean when booking
Engine air filter
This concerns air supplied to the engine. Its replacement does not clean cabin ventilation and is not a confirmed cure for every power-loss complaint.
Cabin or pollen filter
This filters air for the occupants, where fitted. The name pollen filter does not make it relevant only in spring.
Oil and fuel filters
These are further separate items. An invoice saying oil and filters does not necessarily mean every filter on the car was replaced.
Two air paths with different jobs
MANN-FILTER describes engine-air filters and cabin filters as separate product groups. A precise component name and vehicle identification matter more for booking than packaging colour or the general term air filter. Models can use different designs and numbers of inserts. Parts are not interchangeable simply because both filter air.
If the terminology is unfamiliar, describe the purpose: “Please check the cabin ventilation filter” or “I need scheduled maintenance of the engine intake filter.” If there is a current problem, lead with the symptom. That is a better brief than a pre-purchased component whose fitment and required work have not been confirmed.
When to replace them and how to select the correct type
Use the maintenance requirements for the particular model and its documented condition. Do not automatically transfer an interval from another vehicle. For a quote, provide year, engine, current mileage and the last known replacement of each item separately. A cabin-filter record does not establish replacement of the engine air filter, or vice versa.
Cabin filters are offered in different versions. A proposal should identify the product and compatibility, rather than only promising a better filter. Ask what is included and why that version suits the vehicle. We give no universal health guarantee or promise that a particular insert removes every smell from a car.
Smell or weak airflow does not automatically diagnose a filter
Weak airflow, cold air, an unpleasant smell and a fan that ignores its setting are different workshop descriptions. Related guides cover those situations. Explain changes between settings already used normally and when the issue began. You do not need to test the system while driving with fogged glass.
Likewise, do not assume engine power loss is solely an air-filter problem. Replacing a maintenance item on a guess can delay assessment of the real cause. Fuel smell, smoke or a warning should be reported at the start. Safety takes priority over a routine consumables-replacement plan.
What the listed labour price from CZK 200 means
The current workshop price list gives cabin- or engine-air-filter replacement labour from CZK 200. That is not the price of every filter, the component itself or a fixed total for every car. Before booking, confirm the number of inserts, correct materials, access and any additional agreed operations.
A clear quote separates the service item, component and labour. Establish whether it covers replacement only or assessment of a reported fault as well. After the work, request the specific filter, date and mileage to be recorded. That provides useful evidence next time instead of an ambiguous note that all filters were done.
Your checklist before contacting the workshop
- Make, model, year, engine and mileage.
- Which filter changes are documented, with a date and mileage for each.
- Any ventilation or engine symptom beyond routine maintenance.
- A quote identifying the part, number of inserts and labour separately.
Use existing observations. Email only relevant records taken while safely parked; the form does not accept attachments.
Frequently asked questions
Is a cabin filter the same as a pollen filter?
Both names are commonly used for the cabin-air filter. The particular design must still be confirmed for the vehicle and product.
Does the from-CZK-200 price include the new filter?
That listed item is labour. Confirm materials and the final scope separately.
Will a new filter cure every air-conditioning smell?
No. A filter is only one component. Recurring or unusual smell needs a clear description and appropriate assessment.
Agree the next step
Send Autoservis 1 your vehicle details and the filters required, or describe what you have noticed. The workshop is at Unhošťská 92, Červený Újezd, near Unhošť, Hostivice, Kladno and Prague-West. Parts, price and appointment are confirmed when the work is agreed.
Request the correct filter serviceSources and limits
Published 23 October 2026. Sources explain general principles, not a diagnosis of your vehicle. Follow the instructions for your particular car.