How to Keep Your Car Cool This Summer

A windscreen sun shade can drastically reduce the temperature in the car during hot weather. Sun shades help reflect sunlight, reduce heat build-up and protect the dashboard and interior from sun exposure.

They are simple, affordable and easy to keep in the car, making them one of the most practical summer accessories for drivers.

Dark interiors, leather seats and steering wheels can become extremely hot when left in the sun. Placing a light-coloured towel, blanket or jacket over your steering wheel and seats can help reduce heat build-up and make the car more comfortable when you return.

This is especially useful if you are travelling with children, older passengers or anyone who may be more sensitive to heat.

Your air conditioning system is one of the best ways to cool your car down, but many drivers do not use it as efficiently as they could.

Check your owner’s manual to understand your vehicle’s air con settings, including recirculation mode, fan speed and temperature controls. If your air conditioning is not blowing cold, smells unpleasant or takes too long to cool the cabin, it may need an air con check, sanitiser, re-gas or leak test.

Using your air conditioning regularly can also help keep the system working properly, even outside the hottest months.

Window tinting can help reduce glare, limit UV exposure and keep the cabin cooler. However, there are legal limits on how dark front windscreens and front side windows can be in the UK.

Before making any changes, check the latest guidance on GOV.UK or speak to a professional installer to make sure your vehicle remains road legal.

Before setting off on your summer journeys, book yourself in for a summer car check at any of our air conditioned showrooms in Worcester, Redditch or Warwick.

At Startin Group, we offer reliable and affordable summer vehicle health checks to help keep your car cool, safe and road-ready. From air conditioning and tyres to fluids, brakes, batteries, general maintenance, our expert technicians are here to help prepare your vehicle for warmer weather and longer journeys.

Book your summer vehicle inspection today at Startin Worcester, Startin Redditch or Startin Warwick and enjoy your summer adventures with greater confidence.