Are you tired of sliding into a scorching hot car that has been sitting in the sun all day? Getz Automotive has some suggestions that will help reduce the temperature inside your automobile. Please take into account that the suggestions do not make the vehicle safe for children and pets, so never leave your children or pets in a parked automobile during the summer.
Shade It!
The temperature outside is always a few degrees cooler in the shade, which is why people fight for parking spaces in the shade. If you can find a shaded space, use it. If you can’t, this doesn’t mean that you cannot shade your car’s interior. Buy window shades that you can pull down after you park the car. Also, purchase a windshield shade and a shade for the rear window if your vehicle does not have one.
Park in the Garage
You may also find that it is easier to keep your car cooler if you park in the garage. Whether this be the garage at home or a public parking garage, provided you are on the lower levels, your vehicle will be in the shade. In addition, there are attendants and oftentimes security guards in public parking garages so your vehicle will be more secure. Plus, most garages have an open-air design for ventilation.
Use Ventilation
Speaking of ventilation, take advantage of it by cracking the windows after you have parked your car. If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof or moonroof, crack that, as well. You want to allow the air to flow through your automobile as well as provide an escape route for the heat. Once you are ready to get into your car, open all of the doors and allow the automobile to release the heat that is inside.
Set Up a Service
Finally, set up a service visit for your automobile so the air conditioner can be inspected and tested. The interior of your car will get cooler faster if the air conditioner is running efficiently and has plenty of refrigerant to keep the air cold. During this service visit it is also a good idea to have the cooling system checked to see if the coolant needs to be replaced. Aside from a hot interior, you also do not want your engine to overheat during the summer.
Call Getz Automotive in Fuquay-Varina, NC, today to set up this service visit. We are here to help.