Cabin filter Mann or OEM Honda

I have a Honda Jazz/Fit ss a runabout. At about 5 years old it started fogging, despite having clumate control always on.

I found that the cabin air filter was filthy. ( despite it supposedly being changed at dealer services)

I changed the filter in minutes, having bought one on Amazon.

Problem solved.

Using the reg of a 2015 MK7 golf I used to own, you can get a MANN cabin filter for £20 (high quality top end, can get much much cheaper), and they’re super easy to replace yourself (2mins).

The Mann Frescious Plus ones are really good. But they are hard to find sometimes. I’ve also done well with the OEM one from VW. I’d avoid the WIX one. The charcoal is not well contained in the filter and it blows through the vents into the cabin and gets all over everything.

In addition, replaced air filter and cabin filter with Mann products at approx. 10,000 miles.

Mann carbon activated filter is the best OEM

I do mine every time i do my oil, I buy Mann carbon impregnated ones

Cabin air filter too.

I just buy the MANN filter at o reileys and change it myself.

I thought the real issue was the fact that the Atlas cabin filter is just paper, whereas they used to use carbon filter in other, older models. Thus, all outside smells can easily be entered into the cabin.

Has anyone experienced or heard of a cabin air filter being damaged by heat? At first I thought it was rodent damage or mold, but those little white balls resembled burnt plastic. I took a lighter and burnt another section of the filter and it made the exact same damage.