Teton Motors wants you to get the most out of your summer
vacation. Follow these nine simple tips
for beating the heat, and you won’t get burned by the summer sun. Not all drivers enjoy the smoldering
intensity of the midsummer sun, especially when they have to step inside a car
that has been parked in the heat for any period of time. Let us help you deal with that smoldering
Jackson heat.
1. Use a dash
cover. A dash
cover made from upholstery or fabric can go quite a ways towards making your
car’s interior more comfortable. The heat won’t feel nearly as
overwhelming, especially when you touch the hot surfaces of the dash.
Covers also protect the vinyl, which are sensitive and prone to damage from the
sun, which leads to cracking and fading.
2. Use a hand towel to cover the
steering wheel. I think we
can all agree on the importance of holding the car’s steering wheel,
right? It’s a terrific idea to cover the steering wheel with a small
towel, even when using a sunshade. This will make driving a bit more
bearable, and no longer will driving in the heat feel like you’re removing a
pan from the oven without mittens.
3. Park in a shady area. This one may be the most
obvious tip on this list. Whenever possible, park in a shady area, even
if it means having to walk a few feet further. This is especially true
when parking for a long period of time to look at cars at Teton Motors.
Parking in some shade will limit the effects of the heat, and in some cases,
might make your car’s cabin seem like an igloo.
4. Use a sunshade or window visor. Although we’ve listed this
at #4, this is one of the more important tips we can give. This is
simple, affordable, and only takes a few seconds to flip the sunshade against
your windshield. If planning to look at cars at Teton Motors (or parking
for any extended period of time, for whatever reason), we highly suggest
putting a sunshade on the rear window, too.
5. Keep your previous possessions out of
the sun. Most
things we love don’t share the same love for the sun. CDs, electronics,
or any other delicate items in your car should be stored away from the path of
direct sunlight. This means leave some room underneath seats, in the
glove box, or in the trunk. You might even consider throwing a blanket
over the more expensive possessions. This will not only get those items
out of the sun, but will also hide them from potential thieves.
6. Purchase a solar-powered fan. Pairing a solar-powered fan
with cracked windows is a good way to make a hot car feel quite pleasant.
These fans promote air circulation, constantly working to blow hot air out of
the cabin.
7. Park in a garage when
possible. Whenever
possible, park in a garage. A car in a warm garage is much better than
one out in the sun. Get your car out of the direct sunlight and into the
shady comfort of a rooftop.
8. Keep windows slightly cracked. While we at Teton Motors
would never suggest someone to leave their windows
wide-open while away from the car, we might suggest the idea of leaving them
cracked, ever-so-slightly. Just be sure the crack is small enough to
prevent any-sized arm from entering it. Even this small crack will help
keep your car cool by providing ventilation.
9. Throw blankets over your seats.
Vinyl and leather seats can become especially toasty if held under the
blistering sun. Throwing blankets over the seats will keep them cool and
pleasant.
