Why is it important to prepare in advance for summer driving in Australia? Well, if you're in the arid interior or the Tropics, you don't need us to tell you how hot Australian summers can be.
Even in Mediterranean and temperate zones, things can get pretty toasty. And when they do, keeping your vehicle interior cool becomes a real challenge. Fortunately, it's a challenge you can overcome with top car interior cooling tips and advice from our experts.
If you've ever wondered just why Australian summers are so tough on cars and other vehicles, here are a few reasons to take car summer prep tasks very seriously:
All these factors make it harder to keep your vehicle interior cool, posing risks for children and pets, as well as plastic interior components. If you want to make summer driving safer and more enjoyable, follow our expert advice, starting with smart parking tactics.
Learning how to keep a car cool in Australian summers starts with smart parking tactics. Car sun shades and other accessories can make a huge difference, but if you don't park in the right places, you'll always struggle. We recommend that you try to:
When you combine these parking tactics with Snap Shades' highly effective car sun shades and front windscreen shades, you can really start to take control of cabin temperatures.
It's easier to stop heat from entering your car than to try to cool it down after the fact. With the following 3 car interior cooling tips, you can block the majority of heat before it enters your vehicle, making summer driving more enjoyable in the process.
Our high-quality, UV protection car shades are designed for summer driving in Australia. Made from highly reflective material, our front windscreen shades provide maximum protection from the sun's rays. They're made for specific makes and models, so they always fit perfectly. In the Australian heat, anything less just won't do. For significantly lower interior temperatures, our car window shades are the gold standard.
Applying tinted film to front, side and rear windows can help keep a car cool but you must stay on the right side of the law. For NSW residents, check the Transport for NSW guide for details. Window film works well in conjunction with shades, so there's no need to decide between tinted windows and sun shades: you can use both.
Vehicle-specific shades offer a superior fit to generic shades, especially when shopping for side window car shades.
With front, side and rear protection, you'll benefit from maximum UV blocking and heat reduction. See below for more car interior cooling tips.
Follow these steps to cool your vehicle's interior quickly on a hot day:
Your car should cool down to a comfortable temperature within a few minutes if you follow all these steps.
Once you're underway, keep things cool while summer driving with:
With model-specific car window shades, your car will be perfect for family outings at all times of the year.
Regular maintenance can help avoid vehicle climate control failures. Perform a coolant, radiator, air conditioning, battery and belts test every couple of weeks and before long journeys.
Never leave kids or pets unattended, keep them well hydrated, put vulnerable children in forward seats and fit Snap Shades to side and rear windows. Sun protection for infants in the summer heat is of vital importance.
Aussie drivers can try these extra hacks to keep a car cool for summer driving.
Whether you're heading to the beach or the mountains, these extra hacks should help cool you down.
If you're in a hurry and you want to make sure you've taken all the most important precautions, use this checklist:
Installing light-coloured, breathable seat covers and a new cabin filter will also help keep you cool.
Our high-quality shades are designed to make summer driving fun in all parts of Australia and, in our opinion, are the best way to keep a car cool.
Explore our full range of vehicle-specific Snap Shades today, and don't hesitate to contact us if you need any help.
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