This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The RAC suggested drivers should wipe down the steering wheel to prevent being burnt (Image: Getty) The RAC has offered a number of tips that can help drivers quickly reduce the temperature inside their car after being parked in direct sunlight. The advice comes as much of the UK is set to experience another spell of hot weather , with some locations expected t o see 33C heat.
Whilst many motorists will welcome the sunshine , some will find that parts of the interior , including the steering wheel and gearstick, will be incredibly hot to the touch. A spokesperson for the RAC suggested that one way in which drivers can quickly reduce the temperature of these components is by wiping them down with a wet cloth. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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" READ MORE: Electric vehicle breakthrough as new figures reveal U-turn from buyers in the UK Adding a cover to the windscreen can reflect any sunlight away from the interior (Image: Getty) The RAC also highlighted that drivers are able to prevent their vehicle's interior from heating up altogether by being particularly considerate about where they park on sunny days. Whilst not all motorists have the luxury of a covered car port or garage, parking in shady spots, such as underneath a tree, can help to keep the interior much cooler. If no shady spaces are available, drivers should also consider buying a sunshade that can be quickly applied to the windscreen to block out the sun.
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Read our Privacy Policy Similarly, the RAC's spokesperson recommended that drivers prevent parts of the interior from heating up in the first place by fitting light coloured seat covers. They continued: "Most modern car cabins are blacker than a coal mine, and that's bad news for keeping cool. Leather seats, in particular, can get uncomfortably hot and sticky - and may degrade and crack if regularly exposed to heat.
"Fitting light-coloured seat covers is one solution, or you could opt for a lighter upholstery in the first place. As a temporary measure, a towel spread over the seat will help keep you cool." Trending Finally, the spokesperson for the RAC advised motorists who are leaving their vehicle for a short while to slightly open the windows for ventilation, albeit warning drivers to make sure no thieves will be able to break in.
They added: "Leaving your windows slightly open allows air to circulate through the car - particularly as the hot air inside rises. "However, if your car is parked outdoors, we don't advise leaving more than a couple of centimetres gap between the top of the window and the door frame. You don't want a potential thief to be able to reach inside.
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