Health & Fitness
If Your Car Could Talk, It Would Be Complaining About the Heat
Have you ever been burned by your car seat? Sun deflectors can help save the inside of your car and the back of your thighs.
Boy it’s hot. It seemed like it was never going warm up, but as sure as death and taxes it’s happened.
The inside of your car is like a giant fish bowl, and when the sun shines all the glass can magnify the sun’s rays. If you ever park outside during the summer months, your car will heat up quickly. Heat coming in through the windows is absorbed by the interior, and the glass acts as an insulator. The temperature in your car can get up to 200 degrees.
Benefits of a Sun Deflector
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A sun deflector is a great product to have in your car. When arriving at your destination, your vehicle may sit in the sun for long periods of time. This will not only increase the internal temperature dramatically, but can also damage your dashboard and other vehicle items. A sun deflector allows you to enter a much cooler car and maintains the appearance of your vehicle.
Dashboards don't like the sun or heat. If you don't cover them, they will fade and crack. Steering wheels, of course, get extremely hot, cause burns and result in unsafe driving when you can't really grip the wheel. There are also removable side window screens, if you have passengers in the rear who want a little relief from the sun on long road trips.
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Deflectors come in various sizes and styles for you to choose from, and they can be found at most auto supply stores. The deflectors fold easily for quick storage so that you don't have to have a lot of set up or break down time. As always, I love to hear your thoughts. How do you keep your car’s interior cool in those hot months?
