6 tips to keep your car cool as temperatures will shoot up in Qatar

By, 2019-07-09

Summer Car Tempreture

We are now in July, the hottest month in the year, where tempretures can reach up to 50 degrees in the shade. Hence you have to be aware of how to keep your car cool.

Getting into a parked car can be a nightmare and feels like being roasted. Here are a few tips from auto experts to help you keep your car relatively cool and to cool it as quickly as possible once you get in.

1. Park in shade even if its far. If there is no shaded parking space avaialbe, then park below a building or shadow of a tree. This will reduce the intensity of heat on steering wheel, dashboard, and seats

2. Invest in sun shade. Sun shades are foldable covers for your windshield that can be pressed against the inside of windshield using the sun visors to secure them. Investing in a good quality sun shade coated with reflective chrome works the best to deflect the sun's rays away from the window.

3. Keep windows slightly opened. Leaving the windows a bit open can allow the air to continue moving inside the car thus preventing it from heating up beyond the outside temperature. Do not take this risk if the weather department predicts a sandstorm for the day.

4. Leave the door open for 30 seconds before getting into the car. This will allow the hot air trapped in the car to escape faster.

5. Give it a cool wipe. Wipe the steering wheel and gear knob with a wet cotton towel to make it easier for you to touch.

6. Leave the windows open. As you start driving, keep the windows open for a minute or two to remove the hot air from the air conditioner and get the air circulating.

Once the temperature is down to a comfortable point, roll the windows up. And finally, never leave kids alone in a parked car even for a short while.