Keep Your Car Protected This Summer with These Helpful Tips
Man that winter was a long one. Cold fronts from the north kept sweeping the nation, and it didn’t feel much like spring. Finally shaking off the cold, aside from some rainy weather, South Florida is finally seeing some warmer weather. June always brings in the summer air to shake things up and get people ready to go for a swim or just tan it up at the beach. Road trips are also right on the money during this time of the year. Just be sure to also keep your car protected. Maintenance is always a good idea, but here are a few more tips to protect cars from the heat.
Yes, Maintenance
It may sound silly, but just like some tires may be better for different kinds of weather and terrain, the way a car is maintained can also have an effect on its performance in various weather conditions. Bringing your car to the mechanic for a tune-up is always good practice sense when getting your car ready for a long trip. Switching out old oil, checking on radiator coolant and other liquids like windshield wiper fluid can help keep a car running well on long drives, especially when the a/c is on and the drive is full of bugs smashing into the windshield.
Keeping the Cabin Cool
These days, there are many ways to keep the interior cabin cool, aside from the a/c. New vehicles today tend to come with sunshades the rear passengers can pull down for a little less sun in their eyes. A modern feature also found on most new cars is sunscreen glass and solar control glass. More efficient than car tint, since that’s mostly just for privacy these days, sunscreen and solar control glass is built to keep the car interior from heating up. Whether the car is on or not, this kind of protection works 24/7.
If not in the market for a new vehicle, there are still ways to keep the cabin and passengers cool. Many consumers have at least one unpleasant memory of getting into a car and touching a hot steering wheel, or practically burning themselves when they reach for the knobs, and sticky leather upholstery is just – yuck! Getting a good ol’ fashioned sunshade from any auto parts store can make the difference when leaving a car in the sun.
Keep the Paint Looking Fresh
Whether going to the beach, on a road trip, off-road, or mudding, a car should always be cleaned ASAP – that goes double for mudding. That stuff can cake up, and once it’s dry, it can be near impossible to scrub off all the dirt and muck. Giving a car a good wash after an adventure is great practice for keeping it clean, and adding a coat of wax keeps it shiny, while also protecting the paint job. Just be sure to rinse the car off first to avoid any scratches from sand or other debris on the car. For prolonged protection against scratches, most auto shops will also sell a spray on film that acts as a second layer of coat and protects the vehicle from small debris.
Here are just a few tips for keeping your car protected this summer. Have any other ideas? Join the discussion on Aventura Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram social media. In the marker for a new car this summer? Find a new Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, or Ram Truck at Aventura Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.