Summerize Your Car – Here’s How

This month will cast the official start of the summer, and you know what that means. Sun (and rain), blue skies (sometimes cloudy), and the beach (more rain). For the “Sunshine State” Florida seems to get more rain than any of the 50 states, and yet here we are. Maybe it’s just the leftovers from spring and we’ll get sunny skies soon. Before then though, there’s something you should do – summerize your car.

Prep It

Before we go about investing in accessories, prepare your car for summer heat and salty air. We discussed plenty of things one can do in our article on beach proofing your car . We’ll cover a few here too, mainly when it comes to avoiding the heat on the inside rather the exterior. To prep a vehicle for the summer, some average maintenance is always a good practice. Make sure everything is running properly, especially the a/c system. Nothing is worse than driving in a hot car where rolling down the windows just makes it worse.

While getting your car checked out, think of getting some tint on the windows done. This can help reduce some of the heat build up if your vehicle doesn’t have sunscreen or solar glass. Another good way to prep is to use a type of moisture repellent around and inside your car. RainX is a great brand for items like this. They can be used on various parts of your vehicle to keep them clean and protected.

Hey Hot Stuff!

As mentioned, we talked plenty about how to protect a vehicle’s exterior in our beach proofing article, so let’s talk more about the interior this time. Solar glass and sunscreen glass is amazing, but not all vehicles come with it. Aside from tinting the windows, some may want to opt in for a roll up sun shade. You know, those large tinfoil-looking pieces people used to (and still do) put up on in the windshield to keep the cabin from heating up. Since tinting the windshield is illegal in Florida, this is the largest window that cannot have tint to reflect the scorching sun. These crazy looking window shades are the best way to reflect the sun and heat away from the car’s interior without using tint.

Speaking of hot items in the car, it would be good to get some seat covers and a steering wheel cover to keep those items a little cool when the car is parked. They’re easy to find, whether online or at an auto store, and shouldn’t cost more than $50 unless they’re a luxurious brand. Some are as cheap as $30 and cover a total of two rows.

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