Various researches show that the temperature of a parked car under direct Sun can go up by 40 degrees Celsius in just a few minutes. Reading alone might have made you feel how heated your car will be if parked under direct Sun. Hence, today our Range Rover repair and service center, AAA, is here to help you with all the tips that will assist you in keeping your parked car cool in the scorching summers of the UAE.
From burning hands from the steering wheels to heated car seats, nothing is appreciable about your car getting heated under the Sun. However, you must also know that a heated car has numerous other disadvantages that are not even visible to you.
- Look for a shaded region to park your car.
Reading above might have made you feel that this is a common way for keeping a parked car cool. So, why have we started with such a tip? It is because, it might be common, but it is the most effective and significant one. This tip suggests always finding a shaded spot to park your car. If you do not find a shaded region, look for a parking spot where the Sun is behind your car. Parking like this will help you avoid direct sunlight on your car’s steering wheel, front seats, and dashboard.
- Keep your windows slightly open.
No, we are not asking you to keep the windows of your parked car entirely open and risk the security of your vehicle and other belongings. All we are suggesting is that we keep them open slightly. Remember to check that you cannot put your arm inside the car through the window to avoid theft. Also, keeping the windows slightly open will allow ventilation and keep your car cool.
- Buy a dash cover for your car.
Another way to protect your car from getting heated is using an upholstered or fabric dash cover. It will make the interiors of your car more comfortable and prevent them from being heated. Such covers also assist in protecting the sensitive vinyl dashboard from the Sun.
- A window visor or sunshade can help you the best.
This is another common tip to keep your parked car cool. We suggest putting on a sunshade or window visor whenever you park your car under the Sun for more than a few minutes.
- Keep the doors of your car open for a few minutes when you return.
Our expert team of Range Rover garage suggests keeping the doors of your car wide open when you return. Doing this before getting in your heated car will allow the hot air to exit and the cool air to enter.