How to Keep Your Car Cool in Summer

As you drive around in the heat, you may be tempted to crank the A/C. The only issue is that A/C rapidly burns gas. How can you offset the costs of staying cool in the summer? Read our tips on how to keep your car cool in the summer. Then, if you need a tune-up or want to buy a sunshade, don’t hesitate to contact a Five Star Automotive Group dealership near you for assistance! We have locations in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio, and Indiana! 

Tips for Keeping Your Car Cool

There’s no need to double the gas bill of your commute by cranking the A/C this summer. Instead, follow our simple tips for how to keep your car cool in summer to offset costs: 

• Stay in the Shade: Whenever you can, park in the shade, whether in a garage or under a tree. Over time, your cabin will absorb the heat from the rays of light and get hotter and hotter. If you leave your car out in the sun, you’ll either have to sit on boiling seats with the window down or crank the A/C, burning fuel.
• Open the Windows: Crack the windows to ensure air circulates through the cabin. This will prevent the cabin from heating up as much. However, don’t roll the windows down too far, as you don’t want to make it easy for people to break into your car. 
• Get Tinted Windows: Install tinted windows to block the sun from your cabin. That said, double-check the laws in your state, as tinted windows may be illegal. 
• Steering Wheel & Dashboard Covers: If your cabin is boiling hot, you can always cover the steering wheel l with cloth covers. That way you don’t burn your hands while operating the vehicle. As for dashboard covers, these protect the materials of your cabin trim from melting or becoming sun-bleached. 
• Protect the Leather Surfaces: Ultraviolet light can bleach, bake, and stiffen leather upholstery, which is why it’s vital you buy cloth seat covers to protect leather from the sun.

Have More Questions About How to Keep Your Car Cool in Summer? 

If you have other questions about keeping your vehicle cool this summer, or you’d like to purchase window visors and sunshades, reach out to a Five Star Automotive Group location near you for assistance. But first, learn about a few of the reasons to work with Five Star Automotive Group and read our primer on how to check the 6 most essential fluids in your vehicle!