The 5-second fan hack that quickly cools your hot car down and makes your air-con blow twice as cold after
The handy technique could prove to be your summertime saviour as temperatures soar across the country.
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It's never nice climbing into a scorching motor after it's been sat underneath the sun.
It's even worse when you have to wait for the air-con to kick in for what seems like an eternity.
But this simple hack will ensure a comfortable drive when you hit the roads.
Quick cooling hack
Before setting off on your travels, make sure to roll down your windows and whack the fan on for a short time.
This will push the hot air out of your vehicle and allow the cooler air to circulate.
It can also help get rid of toxins that build up from the interior materials after prolonged exposure to heat and releases any hot air trapped in the vents, boosting your air con's performance.
Once the car has cooled down enough, you can then roll your windows back up and turn on the air-con.
This circulates the cooler air more efficiently meaning you can enjoy a comfortable temperature inside your car twice as fast.
Other hacks
But that's not the only hack to reduce your car's temperature.
Your motor's air recirculation button can be highly effective during those hot summer months.
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You can find the universal symbol for air recirculation on your dashboard which shows the outline of a car with a curved arrow within it.
It effectively recirculates the cooler air already inside the cabin rather than sucking in warmer air from the outside.
It can cool your car quicker and puts less of a strain on your air-conditioning, helping you to save cash.
It can lower maintenance costs and can delay the need for a re-charge which could cost anywhere between £50 to £200.
On that note, you should also ensure that you've cleaned and serviced your air-con too.
It will keep the air fresher and maintain optimum cooling inside the cabin while also preventing the accumulation of bacteria and mould.
And it goes without saying, but where you park your car can also have a big impact on your car's temperature.
It can often be overlooked but parking your car in the shade is a great way to prevent heat building up in your car.
You could consider using a sunshade on your windscreen or even tinting your windows which will keep your car cooler with some added privacy.
How to keep cool in hot weather
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS...
Keep out of the heat if you can.
If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.
Cool yourself down.
Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.
Keep your living space cool.
Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep
Just last month, motoring experts shared some essential advice with The Sun on keeping your car cool in the summer heat.
You can make your air-con blow twice as cold too with this Amazon essential motorists are calling a "game changer".
And motorists should also be wary of what they leave in their car as experts have urged drivers to remove six items when it's hot.
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