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00:00Do you park your car in the sun?
00:04Here are some potential consequences.
00:07While parking your car in an open space for a short time is not a problem, prolonged parking
00:12in harsh sunlight can cause a variety of damages.
00:18Direct impact on car.
00:20This will directly affect your car's performance interior and exterior.
00:27Major issues.
00:28No, the major problems caused by parking the car in harsh sunlight.
00:34Paint fading and damage.
00:37Parking the car in the sun for a long time will affect the paint as it will fade due
00:41to strong sunlight.
00:43The car will lose its shine and will look old and lifeless.
00:49Interior damage.
00:50Sunlight affects the dashboard, steering wheel and seats in the interior.
00:54Plastic and leather materials are the most affected.
00:58It also starts to smell bad.
01:02Tire damage.
01:03Parking the car in the sun affects the quality of the tires.
01:07Excessive heat increases tire pressure and causes cracks in the tire.
01:12This increases the chance of a tire burst.
01:17Battery life.
01:18Excessive heat reduces car battery life.
01:21Heat speeds up the reaction of chemicals contained in the battery and causes damage.
01:28Mileage.
01:29If the car is parked in the sun, the engine will take longer to cool down.
01:32This may also affect fuel efficiency as it will consume more fuel when it is hot.
01:40Breakdowns.
01:41The infotainment system and AC control in a car that is regularly parked in the sun
01:46will also be damaged by excessive heat.
01:51Protect your car from sun.
01:52Use a car cover.
01:53Use window tints.
01:54Use sunshades to protect the interior from direct sunlight, if possible.
01:59Park the car in a shady spot.