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Summer Car Care Tips: At present, the heat has increased across the country including the state and the mercury has crossed 40 degrees. In such a situation, like people, your beloved vehicles are also getting hit by the sun. We often park our cars in the sun if we don’t have a shed or basement for parking, but this little carelessness can put a big dent in your pocket. As the cabin of the car heats up in just a few minutes, it affects not only the health, but also the performance of the car.

The car is becoming a ‘heat box’.

According to automobile experts, a car parked in the hot sun acts like a ‘heat box’. Regardless of the temperature outside, the temperature inside a closed car can rise by 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. This extreme heat puts a lot of stress on delicate parts of the car’s interior, modern electronic systems and engines, increasing the chances of technical breakdowns.

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The exterior of a car standing in the sun for a long time has serious effects. The intense ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun damage car paint layers. As a result, the original color of the car begins to fade and lose its luster. Often the top protective layer of the paint (Clear Coat) is gone and the new car also looks old and dull.

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Most damage to the interior

The dashboard in a car is usually made of plastic or vinyl. Due to excessive heat, this part becomes dry and it starts to crack. Leather seats tend to harden and tear, while fabric seats fade. More importantly, emissions from plastic in cars parked in the sun can make the air toxic and suffocating, which is extremely dangerous for breathing.

Effects on battery and engine life

The rising temperature directly affects the car battery. Heat causes the fluid in the battery to evaporate faster, which shortens the life of the battery. In addition, the performance of engine oil and coolant is also affected. Parts made of rubber such as wiper blades, door seals and tires harden in the sun and fail quickly.

How to save money on cars?

To keep your car safe and new for a long time, always choose a shaded parking spot or use a car cover. If parking in the sun is a must, keep the windows slightly open to allow hot air to escape. This small precaution can save you thousands of rupees in future repair costs.

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