Do sunshades for cars actually work?
As summer approaches, we need to take some different precautions. A lot of effort goes into keeping vehicles cool. One of the best things you can do to stop the sun from heating up the interior of your car, truck or SUV is to block the sun from getting inside of your car, truck or SUV. Some of our product experts were discussing the best ways to beat the heat with their vehicles, including using more proactive methods of blocking the sun. So, do sunshades for cars actually work? According to a fair amount of personal experience and a little additional internet research, we found that these simple and affordable devices are actually pretty effective. Let’s take a look at a few things you should know.
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Which kinds of sunshades work the best?
The secret to a particular sunshade’s effectiveness lies in the materials it’s made from. Sunshades generally fall into two categories, reflective and non-reflective. As the names imply, the two types work by absorbing sunlight and blocking it from the vehicle’s interior (non-reflective) or by reflecting the rays of the sun back out using a mirrored or otherwise shiny coating.
It is important to install the sunshade properly to make sure that it works as intended. In general, the reflective or shiny surface should face outward and non-reflective models should have the black side facing inside the vehicle, toward the seats.
Why should I use a sunshade?
Most people use an automotive sunshade to keep the sun from making interior surfaces too hot to touch, like the steering wheel or seatbelt buckles. However, there are a lot of benefits of keeping the sun out of a vehicle’s interior, beyond simply keeping the interior comfortable. Constant exposure to sunlight can destroy a dashboard, causing bleaching and cracking. The same goes for the vehicle’s upholstery.
If you have any questions about the best way to take care of your vehicle, make an appointment with Meridian Honda product expert today.
