Online marketer
24 October 2023
By placing a sunshade on the outside of the windshield, you ensure that no direct sunlight reaches the dashboard. A dashboard absorbs heat, which can also cause the temperature in the car to rise quickly. If you do not have a sunshade, you can also place another object on the outside of your windshield, such as a towel or blanket.
Professionally applied window tints can help block sunlight and UV rays, keeping your car cooler.
Perhaps one of the most obvious tips, but always try to park your car in the shade when the temperatures are high. Look for sheltered areas to protect your car from direct sunlight. Keep in mind that the sun rotates and therefore the shadow changes direction.
Open the windows briefly before getting in, so that the hot air can escape from your car. Turn on the air conditioning as soon as you start driving, and only close the windows after you have been in the car for a while. This way you can push the hot air that is stored in the air conditioning outside. It is also wise to press the recirculation button as soon as the windows are closed. The car then recirculates the air in the car, so that the warm air from outside does not have to be cooled continuously. This lowers the temperature in the car more quickly.
Don't have air conditioning? Then it's best to open the window on the driver's side and the window in the back on the other side. By opening these two windows at the same time, you create the best air circulation in the car.
By placing a dehumidifier in your car, moisture is absorbed from your car. This makes it less humid in your car, and less moisture results in a cooler interior.
It is always important to make sure that your car is serviced regularly, but especially in the summer. Service your air conditioning regularly and make sure that the coolant is at the right level. To keep your car cool, it is essential to have a properly functioning air conditioning system.
Various tests have shown that a car that is clean on the outside, gets less warm on the inside. The explanation for this is that a clean car reflects more sunlight and therefore absorbs less heat. A car with a layer of dust on it retains more heat and this also makes it warmer inside the car.
And last but not least: take enough water with you. It is of course always important to drink enough water, but especially in the summer it is important to take enough to drink with you. There is nothing more annoying than ending up in a traffic jam without drinking.
These were the 8 most important tips to keep your car nice and cool in the summer. To ensure that your car rides remain pleasant even during the hottest summer days, it is important to take precautions.