To help you beat the heat, we’ve come up with nine tips to help you quickly and smoothly cool down your “hot” car.
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Use a sunshade or window visor
Put up a sunshade or window visor every time you exit your car for some time. Keep it even more relaxed for long periods by putting a sunshade in your rear window as well.
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Use a dash cover
Dash covers shield sensitive vinyl from sun damage that can cause cracking and tarnishing.
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Cover your steering wheel with a small cloth
Even if you use a sunshade, it is a good idea to wrap your steering wheel with a small cloth. This will help keep the contact temperature of your steering wheel down.
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Park in a shady lot
Whenever possible, park in a shielded area. You’ll be happy to enter a not-so-hot car when you return from your day out.
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Keep your valuable possessions out of the sun
Try storing your heat-sensitive belongings beneath the seat. You can also throw a blanket over your precious possessions, otherwise consider placing them in the trunk.
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Park in a garage when possible
Even a warm garage beats being parked in the sun all day.
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Keep windows slightly cracked
It is a good idea to leave your windows slightly cracked. Even a small crack will promote aeriation and help keep your car cool.
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Purchase a solar-powered fan
A solar-powered fan can make your car feel downright pleasant during even the hottest summer days. These simple fans work to banish hot air from your car.
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Throw blankets over your seats
To keep car interior cool, throw blankets over them. Keeping your seats cool will make your car more pleasant on hot summer days.
According to a study conducted by General Motors and SAE, it’s more efficient to drive with your windows open than air conditioner on.
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Some people tend to avoid driving their car when it is too hot, but they should know that driving a car will help cool it down faster? For those unaware, your car A/C system works better when your vehicle is in motion, as the A/C compressor runs even more quickly. There’s no reason why you should wait for your car to pre-cool, as it’ll only waste your time and petrol.
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