The sun’s rays beating through the windows create a ton of heat inside the car. Basically, they heat the inside of your vehicle naturally using solar energy. This is especially true if there is no ventilation. The inside of the car gets hotter and hotter with no way to release that hot air. This is why leaving pets and children inside parked vehicles in the summer is fatal. We are going to provide below some tips to help keep your car’s interior a little bit cooler in the summer.
Grab a Shady Spot
You probably already do this, but if you can park in a shady spot, do so every time. Even if you have to walk an extra way, the shade will help keep the interior of the automobile cooler than if it were parked in the sunlight. Even if you can park in shade, the car will still get too hot for kids and animals.
Park in a Garage
You can also see if there is a parking garage near your destination that will allow public parking. Parking in the garage keeps your car, SUV, or truck out of the sun. In addition, the garage will likely be secured, which means you can park with the peace of mind that your vehicle is guarded.
Spread Out Towels
Take a moment to cover the interior of your vehicle with towels to keep the sun off the interior surfaces. A hand towel will do a fine job of covering the steering wheel and keeping it cool, and beach towels can keep the sun off the seats. You can also use a hand towel to cover the center console.
Allow for Ventilation
Whether you are parked in a garage or out in the open, if you crack the windows slightly, this will allow air to flow through your car. This helps the hot air escape and allows cooler outside air to flow in. You can also open the doors and wait a few minutes before getting into the car to cool it off.
Schedule an AC Check
Finally, your car’s interior will cool right down if you have an air conditioner that is working effectively. The best way to ensure this is to schedule an AC check with us so we can inspect the air conditioner and service it. This should be done annually, and spring is a good time to do it.
This being said, you can call us here to schedule an AC check right now if your air conditioner is not doing a good job of cooling down your vehicle.