Crossroads Automotive understands it can be miserable when you first get into your vehicle after it has been parked in the sun. This is why you should never leave children or pets inside the car. We can help keep your vehicle cool this summer by servicing the air conditioner. We are also going to offer tips to help reduce the interior’s temperature when your vehicle is parked during the day.
Use Shades on the Windows
Think of all of the windows in your automobile and purchase shades for each one. Get a windshield shade for the windshield, shades for the driver and passenger windows, and a shade for the rear window. If you have to park your automobile in the sun, make sure to use all of the shades in all of the windows to prevent the sun’s rays from making their way into your vehicle’s interior.
Toss a Towel on the Steering Wheel
You can also help to keep the steering wheel cool so you can use it to drive if you cover it with a towel. The cover doesn’t necessarily have to be a towel. You can also use an old shirt or rag. Just make sure the cloth is big enough to cover the steering will completely so the sun can’t heat the wheel up and make it impossible for you to turn your automobile once you start driving.
Cover the Seats With Towels
You can also keep the seats cool if you cover them with towels or blankets. As you have figured out, preventing the sun from making contact with the surfaces inside your automobile helps to keep the interior cooler. If you have ever scalded your legs and behind on a hot car seat, you know that it’s worth it to cover the seat with the towel once you get out to protect it.
Look for Shady Spots to Park
You probably don’t need us to tell you this but you can also help keep your car’s interior cool if you find shady places to park. This includes under trees or in public garages.
Release the Hot Interior Air
Finally, it’s important that you release the hot Interior air. One way to help prevent it from building up is to crack the vehicle’s windows when you park it. Even with the windows cracked, however, it’s crucial that you do not leave children or pets inside the car. You can also open the car doors and leave them open for a few minutes before you get into the car to release the hot air.
Call Crossroads Automotive in Topeka, KS, today if you have not had your vehicle’s air conditioning inspected this summer.