Shabby Chic Boho Taking a drive on a lovely summer’s day can sound appealing, but if you live in an overly hot climate, then you’ll be all too familiar with the challenges that those drives can pose. While the optics — taking a cruise under a shining sun and blue sky — may be positive, the lived experience is usually the opposite. Being behind the wheel on a blazingly hot day is not where anyone wants to be. Hot climates can also wreak havoc on your vehicle, too, shortening its lifespan.
The good news is that while the sun may toast both you and your vehicle if given the chance, there are plenty of steps that drivers in sun-kissed states can take to increase the enjoyment of their driving experience and ensure that their car isn’t battered by the sun’s rays. Let’s take a look.
Park It Under Cover
The sun can cause a lot of damage to vehicles over time, impacting both the appearance and the functionality of the car.
The best way to protect your vehicle is to keep it away from the sun’s harmful rays. There’s not that much you can do about that when you need to take a drive on an August afternoon, but there are steps you can take when you’re at home. Parking your car in a garage or under a carport is an effective way to give your vehicle the sun umbrella it needs to stay in tip-top condition. If that’s not an option, then a car cover can offer an affordable solution.
Add Window Tinting
There’s much to love about car window tinting. Not only can it enhance the appearance of your vehicle, providing a sleek and customized look, but it also offers improved privacy and security.
And it can also do wonders for keeping your vehicle’s interior temperature in check. Adding heat rejection window film helps to maintain a cool and comfortable environment, making those summer day journeys much more enjoyable. If you’ve ever got into your vehicle and been unhappily greeted by a wave of hot air, then window tinting is just the solution you’ve been searching for.
Choose Your Driving Times Wisely
The inner part of your car will be coolest during the morning, before the sun has had a chance to heat things up. By 4 pm, however, the inner part of your home will resemble an oven. It’s not always possible to choose when you get behind the wheel, but if you do have a choice, then make it early in the morning. The cooler evenings are also a good time, since during those hours you can open up your windows and enjoy the fresh, cooling breeze.
Consider a Car Cooler
Spend a lot of time driving in hot climates? If so, you might need to take a more serious approach to staying cool. Adding a car cooler to your vehicle will allow you to store cold drinks (and snacks), which can make all the difference on those additionally hot summer days.
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