We’ve all been there- you get into a car that has been parked under the scorching sun. The seats are hot enough that it’s like they could burn you - But it is not just the first inconvenience that is a problem. The other type of damage can easily go unnoticed as the car continues to be exposed to the sun’s rays over a long duration of time.
Fading fabrics
Sunlight has the effect of a fading machine on your car upholstery, but slowly and gradually.
Cloth seats become worn in appearance as the values of the fabric dye diminish and the surface takes on a faded appearance. Leather seats, for instance, receive a lot of wear and tear.
They can become rigid and tarnished, develop stress cracks, and can make your interior, which was once beautiful, appear old and worn out.
Dashboard damage
Your dashboard takes a big hit, too. Over time, heat affects the plastic dashboards, which end up warping, cracking, and fading.
This not only looks unaesthetic, but it is also dangerous. A damaged dashboard can hamper things such as even airbag functionality, which is important in the event of an accident.
Electrical issues
In this case, the strong light and especially ultraviolet radiation become a powerful enemy for the electrical equipment of your car.
Copper wires and some of the other car components, such as tapes, can weaken when they get heated and may eventually melt. This can lead to severe electrical problems, meaning that costly repairs will have to be made at some point in the future.
Protecting your car’s interior from damage
Luckily, there is something you can do to safeguard your car’s interior from the damaging effects of the sun.
Park in the shade
As much as possible, try to park your car in areas that have access to plenty of shade in order to avoid direct sun contact.
Get window tinting
Window tinting minimizes the amount of UV rays that penetrate through the windows, warms the interior of the car less, and prevents damage to the items inside the vehicle.
Use seat covers
The seat cover can act as a screen that will shield the seats from direct sun, especially those that have leather fabric.
Clean and condition regularly
If you maintain your car frequently and clean the seats and the area surrounding the dashboard properly, it will not crack.
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