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Tips to keep your car cool while parked | DirectAsia

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Keeping your car cool in Singapore’s hot and sunny climate is a challenge, to say the least. Not only is a hot car very uncomfortable for you and your passengers, but exposing your car to the scorching sun can also prove to be very damaging to your car. From a shorter car battery lifespan to tyre blowout, it is vital that you limit the harmful effects to your vehicle. In this article, we are listing down the five things you can do to keep your car cool while parked.
 

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1. Park in the Shade

Parking in the shade, whether under a tree or a roof, will do a world of difference in keeping your car cooler during hot and sunny days. If you are planning on parking your car for a few hours, take the extra time to look for shaded parking spots or indoor parking lots. By doing this, you can prolong the life of your car’s paintwork.
 

2. Use a Sunshade

A sunshade is an inexpensive and practical investment for every car owner. When parking your car under the heat of the sun, make sure to put a sunshade in your windshield and side windows. It is the perfect way to protect the interiors of your car from the sun’s UV rays. Plus, nobody wants to drive with an unbearably hot steering wheel. Plastic and leather dashboards have a tendency to crack or degrade under the sun.

Sunshades come in two basic materials – mesh and aluminium. Reflective aluminium sunshades tend to be common for windshields because it tends to reflect the sun’s rays more effectively.
 

3. Cover Seats with a Blanket

Seat materials such as vinyl and leather tend to get very hot when exposed to the sun. Although a bit bulky to keep in your vehicle, a cotton blanket is the best way to protect your car seat material. Leather seats that have prolonged exposure to the sun tend to fade the material. The breathable cotton blanket also keeps seats cool after a long day under the sun.
 

4. Cover your Steering Wheel

As stated earlier, no one wants to drive with an unbearably hot steering wheel. Apart from keeping your steering wheel cool, covering your steering wheel with a cover or a towel protects it too. With most automotive steering wheels are made of leather, plastic, and wood, a cover will protect the steering wheels with significant wear and tear.
 

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5. Quick Fix

If your car has been parked in direct sunlight for a long period of time, open all doors to let out the hot air. As much as possible, prevent from sitting inside the car when letting the hot air out.

Following these hacks will considerably keep your car cooler. Make sure to have your car serviced regularly to prevent engine trouble as hot weather tends to advance engine overheating issues.

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