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Car Care in Summer: 9 Tips to keep your car cool this summer Credit: Getty Images
While stepping out at the noon, use a sunshade or a window visor as this will keep your vehicle cool and shield passengers from harmful UV rays. Credit: Getty Images
Make an extra effort while parking your car and always hunt for a shaded spot to park your vehicle. Even if costs you to walk a few meters, take that effort as it is for the benefit of your car. Credit: SK Dinesh/DH Photo
In extreme temperatures, use a piece of cloth over your steering wheel. This way, the steering wheel won't burn you. Credit: Getty Images
Keep an eye on the fluids as they tend to evaporate in warm temperatures. In summers, refill the transmission fluid, power steering fluid, coolant and windshield wiper fluid if the level deteriorates as it will help the car from overheating. Credit: Getty Images
Before taking out your car for a ride, make sure you inspect the tire pressure. Also, you can extend the longevity of the tires by simply interchanging them at regular intervals. Credit: DH Pool Photo
The engine belt in the car tends to become looser or start making noises. When you notice this glitch then be ready to fix it without any delay. Credit: Reuters Photo
Keep your car clean and neat not just from the outside but from the inside also. Extreme temperatures can melt plastics, food or other dumps left inside the car. This could damage your car’s interior which may later require a costly repair. Credit: Keshav G. Zingade/DH Photo
Use a dashboard cover as this protects the sensitive vinyl from direct sun damage which can later cause fading and cracking. Credit: Getty Images
Roll down the window a little bit while parking the car as this allow the outside air into the car and saves the interiors from overheating. Credit: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio