Have you noticed that summer has arrived? (If you haven't, you must never leave the house.) Things are definitely heating up outside and the sun is intense, which means your car is at risk for damage as the season stretches on. Luckily, there are ways to protect your car from damage from sun and heat this summer, and our Clermont car care experts are here with six easy ways to do it.
6 ways to protect your ride with summer car care
#1: Buy a sunshade. Buy a sunshade now - you'll thank us later. We're talking about the folding things that look like foil that you place in your windshield to block the sun. It'll protect your car's interior from fading, and it'll also keep the cabin cooler so you're not sweating the instant you slide behind the wheel. Check our Clermont Toyota parts store for the right size for your ride!
#2: Wax your car.
Waxing is important for paint protection all year, but especially in the summer. Applying wax means you're putting an invisible layer of protection in between your car and the external elements, which can help prevent fading and peeling. Shop our Clermont Toyota parts store for a quality wax that will get the job done without breaking the bank. And make sure you detail your car regularly all summer long!
#3: Crack the windows when you park.
Cracking the windows when you park will let some of the hot air escape the cabin so it stays cooler in there, which means less chance of damage to your interior. It also means it's more comfortable when you climb into the driver's seat at the end of the day. Just be sure to watch the weather and roll them up if rain is coming!
#4: Stay on top of your routine car care appointments.
Make sure you stay on top of your routine car care all summer long. This means getting your coolant checks, oil changes, tire rotations, battery checks, and brake service as scheduled. Keeping up with routine car care at our Clermont auto service center will help ensure that your car can beat the heat without issue all summer long.
#5: Find covered parking.
Try to find covered parking whenever you can to shield your car from the sun and also keep the interior cooler. A garage or carport is the best bet, but even parking under some trees that offer partial shade is better than parking in full sun.
#6: Make sure you condition your interior.
Make sure that you stay on top of conditioning your interior - like leather, vinyl, and SofTex - during the summer as part of your car care. This will help prevent it from cracking if the heat dries it out. It's also a good idea to invest in some seat covers and a steering wheel cover to help prevent fading and drying from the sun.
Schedule summer car care today at Toyota of Clermont
Need to shop for car care accessories or need a little help prepping for the summer heat? Toyota of Clermont has got your back. Stop by and see us at 16851 State Road 50 OR call today at (352) 404-7001.
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