Summertime has arrived, and it’s only going to get hotter here in Texas for the next few months. If you want to keep the temperatures bearable in your car this season, consider these handy car-cooling accessories.
Block the Sun
As the temperatures outside keep rising think about the most practical ways you can keep your vehicle cool in spite of the heat. Your windows let you see the road ahead, but the also let the scorching rays of the sun into your cabin, and all that sunlight can severely turn up the heat in your car’s interior. Parking in the shade isn’t always an option, but you can bring the shade with you with a foldable windshield shade. This practical low-tech tool lets you keep the sunlight out when the car is parked out in the open, and when it’s time to get back behind the wheel, it can be easily folded and put away until you need it again. Of course, you’ll need to be able to see out of your windows while you’re driving, but you can minimize the intruding sun rays with the addition of some roll-on window curtains for each passenger window. These transparent covers maintain visibility and even provide some privacy on the road, and you can also opt for a version that offers UV protection as well.
Consider the Windows
While you’re driving, you might sometimes crack a window to let fresh air circulate in the cabin. You might even leave that window slightly cracked while parked so that the heat isn’t trapped until you get back. Although it’s nice to let the air flow through, leaving that window open can also allow unwelcome intruders like bugs, pollen, and rain drops into your car’s interior. You can avoid these unwanted entries by equipping your car with window visors to cover them and block out the elements.
Cool Gadgets
If you want to use the power of the sun to actually cool your cabin instead of heat it, then consider a solar fan. This convenient gadget circulates air inside the car while you leave it parked during the daytime, as the solar power allows it to run without the need for batteries or a power plug. What about the seats themselves? Car seating – especially leather seats – can become blazing hot if exposed to direct sunlight, so it’s important to find a way to keep them cool for a more comfortable ride. While some modern vehicles are available with ventilated seats, you can improvise this feature in a flash with a cooling cushion designed just for cars.
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Tipotex Chevrolet
These tools can help you avoid feeling too hot as you drive, but you also need to make sure your car’s engine isn’t getting too hot either. To protect your vehicle from overheating and other seasonal hazards, let us help you keep up with a regular maintenance routine at Tipotex Chevrolet. Contact us to talk with our team about all your maintenance needs, and feel free to schedule service with our automotive experts whenever you need it.