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<p>We’ve already enjoyed the pleasures of spring, and now as the weather warms up we should be asking ourselves if we need to upgrade our air-conditioners.</p><p>We can all remember how hot it was during the last few summers. So it’s best to be prepared and have a reliable, easy-to-use air-conditioning unit with all the features we need.</p><p>The first place you should look is at the air-conditioning units from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA). The air conditioners they produce have won a such a vast range and number of awards that it’s fair to say Mitsubishi Heavy Industries would be the most-awarded air-conditioning company in Australia.</p><p>The fact that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries continue to win the same awards year after year means the company is delivering products the Australian public appreciates and enjoys using.</p><p>Not only have these air-conditioners won a pile of awards, air-conditioning is also a sustainable way to cool down or warm up your house, apartment or office. It’s far more energy efficient to use an air-conditioner for a short time to make your air temperature more comfortable, and other appliances can use up a lot of power and not deliver the results you’re after.</p><p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-54946" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/02/Women-on-Couch-with-Remote-and-MHIAA-Unit_1280.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p><p><strong>Want to know more?</strong></p><p>Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has won an astonishing range of awards – from <a href="https://www.choice.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CHOICE®</a> awards to <a href="https://mhiaa.com.au/canstar-blue-most-satisfied-customers-air-conditioners-2020-landing-page/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Canstar Blue</a> awards – as well as <a href="https://www.productreview.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ProductReview</a> awards, <a href="https://www.finder.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finder</a> awards and many more.</p><p>Not only has MHIAA won these awards – the company has often won them consecutively for a number of years. For example, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was found to be the best air conditioner brand by CHOICE® four years in a row.</p><p>When you see how consistently the MHIAA air-conditioners take home these coveted awards, it only goes to show how effectively these air-conditioning systems must be delivering what the Australian public wants and needs.</p><p><strong>Here’s the lowdown on the awards Mitsubishi Heavy Industries </strong><strong>has won and why…</strong></p><p><strong>CHOICE Awards</strong></p><p>Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has been the winner of the best air-conditioner brand by CHOICE for four years in a row – something no other air-conditioning brand has done before. The company is proud of this amazing achievement and the staff pride themselves on delivering award-winning, reliable and high-quality air-conditioners to Aussies. It’s what they do and they simply love doing it!</p><p>For the 2021 Best Brand result, MHIAA once again scored exceptionally well to outperform all other brands with a reliability score of 90% and a satisfaction score of 94% for an overall Best Brand Score of 74%, therefore taking out the award once again in 2021.</p><p>Managing Director for MHIAA, Mr Yuji Ito, said that winning this award again was a significant honour for the company, which is dedicated to the delivery of high-quality products to Australian communities.</p><p>“Here at MHIAA we are extremely honoured to be awarded the Best Brand of Air Conditioners for the fourth year in a row. The acknowledgement from leading consumer group CHOICE® and their independent testing highlights for us the opinion of consumers who are using our products and the way they have highly rated our products,” Mr Ito said.</p><p>“In each of the four years that MHIAA has received this award, it’s become clear that our consumers continue to value the performance of our products as seen through the excellent scores they have awarded us for reliability and satisfaction in each of the tests. We would like to take this opportunity to thank both CHOICE® and their members for this exceptional honour and rating of our products for the fourth year in a row,” he added.</p><p><strong>Canstar Blue Awards</strong></p><p>But that’s not all. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has also been named by Canstar Blue as having the most satisfied customers of any air-conditioner brand in Australia for the third year in a row.</p><p>In 2019, 2020 and 2021, MHIAA won the <em>Canstar Blue Most Satisfied customer </em>award for the air-conditioner category. Canstar Blue uses independent customer satisfaction research and ratings to deliver an annual review that helps Australians pick the best air-conditioner for their needs. Brands are rated on:</p><ul><li>Functionality</li><li>Features</li><li>Noise</li><li>Ease of use</li><li>Reliability</li><li>Value for money</li><li>Overall customer satisfaction</li></ul><p>In 2020, MHIAA was the only brand to receive a five-star rating for five out of the six customer satisfaction ratings, highlighting just how satisfied their customers were.</p><p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-54943" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/02/Bronte_Lifestyle_Artwork_1280.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p><p><strong>ProductReview Awards</strong></p><p>This year, both the company’s Avanti® and Bronte® split systems were named as <a href="https://mhiaa.com.au/avanti-and-bronte-win-2021-productreview-awards-split-system-category/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia’s best split system air-conditioners by ProductReview.</a></p><p>The 2021 ProductReview Awards highlight products and services that have been well regarded by the <a href="https://www.productreview.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ProductReview</a> community. In 2021 these awards had more than 75,000 eligible nominations and they were judged against several criteria, including:</p><ul><li>The products being listed in a category on the ProductReview website</li><li>Full retail availability to the Australian public in 2020</li><li>Have a minimum Star Score of 4.1 stars on 1 October 2020</li><li>Have 10 or more approved reviews written in the last 12 months</li><li>Have a higher proportion of 5-star reviews in the last 12 months</li></ul><p>This award is largely based on reviews by customers who have these units in their homes and this highlights just how much of a customer favourite both the Avanti® or Bronte® split systems are!</p><p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-54944" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/02/Avanti-PLUS-Lifestyle-Man-on-Couch_1280.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p><p><strong>Finder Awards</strong></p><p>Well, that’s not all! Recently, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was rated as the best split system brand in Australia by <a href="https://www.finder.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finder.</a></p><p>In their <a href="https://www.finder.com.au/split-system-air-conditioners#awards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020/21 Customer Satisfaction Awards</a>, Finder surveyed more than 3,000 Aussies across 150 product categories. Respondents were asked to give an overall satisfaction score of the product and rate if they would recommend the product to their friends. Respondents were also asked to rate key pillars of durability, performance, design or value for money.</p><p>Mitsubishi Heavy Industries split systems once again outperformed all other air-conditioning brands with top scores across the board to achieve a total score of 8.6. This meant they won the 2020/21 Retail Awards. Another one to add to the trophy cabinet!</p><p>As you can see from this broad range of awards, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is rated incredibly highly by the Australian public. So, as summer settles in, what better time could there be to <a href="https://mhiaa.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">check out what’s available?</a></p><p><strong><em>This is a sponsored article produced in partnership with <a href="https://mhiaa.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA</a><a href="https://mhiaa.com.au/">)</a>.</em></strong></p>

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Honda and Mitsubishi recall 42,000 cars

<p>Honda and Mitsubishi have announced voluntary recalls for 42,000 cars with airbags linked to the deaths of two Australians.</p> <p>The cars manufactured between 1996 and 2000 may have been fitted with Takata NADI 5-AT airbags, which could cause injuries or deaths through misdeployment, according to <span><a href="https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/honda-and-mitsubishi-recall-42000-cars-due-to-serious-airbag-safety-risk">the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission</a></span> (ACCC).</p> <p>“These Takata NADI 5-AT airbags may kill or injure vehicle occupants if they misdeploy in an accident,” said ACCC chair Rod Sims.</p> <p>“Two drivers have already died in Australia after their Takata NADI 5-AT airbags ruptured and propelled metal parts into the car interior.”</p> <p>Owners of the affected vehicles are urged to stop driving their cars and contact their manufacturer.</p> <p>“Any consumer who is concerned about the response from their manufacturer or the remedy offered should contact the head office of their car maker. If consumers are still not satisfied, contact the Department or the ACCC,” said Sims.</p> <p>Honda and Mitsubishi have offered to buy back the affected vehicles at market price and arrange alternative transport option until the repurchasing process is completed.</p> <p>The announcement follows the <span><a href="https://www.productsafety.gov.au/news/toyota-mazda-and-suzuki-join-new-airbag-safety-recall-due-to-serious-safety-risk">earlier recalls</a></span> from BMW, Audi, Ford, Mazda, Suzuki and Toyota related to the same airbag, bringing the total number of recalled vehicles to 78,000.</p>

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Almost 50,000 Australian vehicles recalled due to engine defect

<p>The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced almost 50,000 cars in Australia will be recalled due to a dangerous mechanical defect.</p> <p>Mitsubishi Motors is recalling 48,209 vehicles that have problems with the power relays which mean the part may overheat, potentially leading to serious engine failure.</p> <p>"The engine may stall during driving, fail to restart or failsafe protection may be activated, with a loss of engine power," the recall notice states.</p> <p>"An unexpected loss of engine power may result in an accident."</p> <p>Models affected by the recall include the Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi ASX and Mitsubishi Outlander.</p> <p>The ACCC published a list of car vehicle identification numbers that will be recalled which you can access <a href="https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/customer-assistance/vehicle-recalls" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>here</strong></span></a>.</p> <p>Mitsubishi has stated that it would contact owners of the models affected, and offer a replacement for the defective part.</p> <p>Owners are advised to contact Mitsubishi Motors Australia on 1300 131 211.</p> <p>Have you ever had vehicular troubles?</p> <p><a href="https://oversixty.disconline.com.au/car/new_quote.jsp?hSty=EXOS&amp;cgpCde=00272&amp;hCenCde=10737&amp;LinkId=12071&amp;utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=insurance&amp;utm_medium=in-article-banner-car-1&amp;utm_content=car-insurance" target="_blank"><img src="http://media.oversixty.com.au/images/EditorialAddon/201706_CarInsurance_EditorialAddon_468x60_1.gif" alt="Over60 Car Insurance - Get a quote!"/></a></p>

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