While you might equate keeping cool behind the wheel this summer to simply keeping your vehicle's AC on full blast, we here at LCM Used Car Center, serving Lancaster PA, have some other tips that you might not have thought of.
First, it might be a no-brainer that parking in the shade keeps the interior of your car nice and cool, but shade tends to come and go throughout the day. That said, one surefire way to always ensure your car's interior stays at a comfortable temperature is to use a sunshade. By placing one over your windshield you can block the rays that turn your car's cabin into an oven.
Of course, even if you do use a sunshade, there are some items you should never keep in your car for a prolonged period of time they'll make the heat even more unbearable. They include...
- Milk and other dairy products- Any items with contents kept under pressure (hair spray, canned soda, etc...)
- Plastic items that can warp (CDs, DVDs, etc...)
- Items that can melt (crayons, gum, lipstick)
- Credit cards and other items with magnet strips that can be damaged
What about items you should keep in your car? There are quite a few that should be kept in case of a breakdown, flat tire, or other incident that might leave you stranded; especially in the summer. Such items include...
- Snack foods like granola bars and crackers
- A first aid kit with bandages, ice packs, tweezers, sunscreen, and other essentials
- An emergency tool kit with roadside flares, jumper cables, gloves, a flashlight, and basic tools
- An emergency cell phone (prepaid ones are great for keeping stored and using on the fly)
Keeping these tips in mind, everyone at LCM Used Car Center is sure you'll have a good time on the road this summer. If you're still in need of a set of reliable wheels for some summer fun, though, simply contact us today. Our lot is conveniently located at 5250 Main Street in East Petersburg PA, and stocked with reliable used cars.
