Top 10 Tips to Keep the Car Cool in Summer

Beating the summer heat is a difficult task. That too in a tropical country like India. The car will turn burning coal even if we park it in the sun for a few minutes. The metallic body of the car will absorb all the heat and transmit it inside the vehicle. We will feel as if the air conditioner has stopped working. Or has turned ineffective. You can do some additional arrangements that will help in reducing the heat inside the car. Let’s have a look at the tips to keep the car cool in summer.

Put a Sunshade

Putting a sunshade or window visor whenever you park the vehicle in the sun can reduce the heating up of air inside the car. Therefore, you will not feel much discomfort when you enter the car that has been parked in the sun for more time. The window visors and sunshades are affordable as well.

Apply Reflective Paint on the Roof

Application of reflective paint that will reflect the light and thus preventing heat radiation inside the vehicle is another advisable option. Choose to paint the roof at an authorized, reputed, service centre only. The application of reflective paint is a bit costlier than other methods. Hence, it is not a popular option.

Park the Car in a Shade

Park your car in a shade as much as possible. It will keep the vehicle cool, as well as, improve the longevity of the paint. However, you need not go around searching for shades during busy hours. Rather, you can pursue the other tips to keep your car cool.

Keep the Windows Down a Bit

You may not find a shade to park the car many times. Keep the windows down, a bit, during such conditions. This will help in air circulation inside the car and help to keep the vehicle cool in summer. However, do not keep it down too much. Otherwise, miscreants may make use of it. It just requires a minor gap for the hot air to escape from the interior of your car. The density of air decreases with heating. The air, thus turning lighter, will escape through the gap.

Put a Dashboard Cover

Using a dashboard cover will not only prevent it from heating up but also will protect the plastic on the dashboard. Dashboard covers in different designs are available, which can be purchased at affordable rates. You can also put a steering cover, to protect the steering wheel from adverse effects of tropical heat during summer.

Beaded Seat Covers

Putting beaded seat covers will keep a gap between our body and the seat and will help in ventilation. The air circulation will make you feel cool and comfortable.

Cool the Vehicle Before You Start Driving

Keep the windows down and doors open, with AC selected in the highest, to cool the vehicle.  This is an effective method to vent out the heat quickly. Practice this whenever you enter the vehicle after parking it in the sun for a long time.

Proper Servicing of Air-condition System

Undertake proper periodic servicing of the air-conditioning system. It will enhance the efficiency of the system aiding in quick cooling. Further, never compromise on the replacement of the coolant. As the quality of the coolant is the main factor in the performance of the system and faster cooling.

Solar Fans

Of late, people have started using solar-powered fans installed on the windows. It will function with solar power. The ventilation affected by the solar fan will keep the car cool. Check out the price and installation process of solar-powered fans before opting for this method.

Use Universal Curtains

Using universal auto sun-up curtains have been one of the most opted methods to keep the car cool in summer. You can get a curtain at competitive prices and the same can be placed to reduce the heat radiation inside.

The temperature in India is increasing each year. Destruction of trees in the name of development and deforestation has been causing this. You can follow the above-mentioned tips to keep the car cool during the summer season.