We all know that summer in the Southeast can be unrelenting. While most of us southerners would much rather take on the heat than the cold, it’s not without its challenges. To help with the inevitable summer scorch, here are ten tips to keep you and your vehicle cool this summer.
10 Tips For A Cooler Car
Shade
It’s simple, but one of the best ways to keep your vehicle from heating up this summer is to park in the shade as often as you can.
Dash Cover
Either buying or creating a DIY dash cover is an effective way to keep your car cool. Plastic and vinyl heat up quickly, so the less surface area covered by both materials the better.
Crack Your Windows
Whenever you park your vehicle, leave the windows cracked, but only just a little. The only thing worse than coming back to a piping hot car is coming back to stolen items or no car at all.
Park In The Garage
Many American’s use their garage as a glorified storage barn. But parking your vehicle in your garage is one of the best ways to ensure your day starts off the right way. So, if your garage looks like an episode of Storage Wars, consider cleaning it out and making some room for your car. After all, isn’t that what garages were made for
Sunshade or Window Cover
Using a sunshade is a classic way to keep your car cool and there’s a reason for it, it works.
Blankets
Throwing a blanket over your leather seats is a great way to keep them cool.
Keep Items Out Of The Sun
If you aren’t able to park your car in the shade, be sure to move any items out of areas where sunshine can reach. The last thing you want is precious items to get damaged by the sun.
Leave Your Doors Open
This doesn’t mean what you think it means. The suggestion is to open your car doors and leave them open for a couple of minutes before you enter. This will let a lot of the trapped heat escape from your vehicle.
Steering Wheel
Consider covering your steering wheel with a towel or some other sort of cover.
Fan
A solar or battery powered portable fan is an effective way of cooling your car in the summer months.
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Thomasville Ford
Hopefully, these tips help keep your summer spirits high and your vehicle a pleasant place to be. If you need any help this summer with your vehicle, feel free to stop by Thomasville Ford.
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