You might think this season is the perfect time to drive in a luxury car, but be careful. The summer can be beautiful, but it can also be dangerous. Before you head out on your journey, watch out for these common summertime car problems.
Overheating
If your car is exposed to the sun for too long, it can overheat. Anyone who’s ever burned their hand trying to open a car door knows how hot the metal can get, but the interior can overheat, too. Crack open a window to allow hot air to escape, and park in the shade whenever possible.
Smelly Interior
It’s not an ideal situation to think of, but hot temperatures can lead to the growth of mildew and bacteria. This is often caused by wet areas or objects not being properly dried, such as driving home from the pool or beach before properly toweling off. Luckily, this is rather easy to fight against, and your luxury car won’t smell bad if you keep things clean and dry.
Damaged Battery
Your battery must work harder when it’s hot due to evaporating battery fluid and the energy required to keep it cool. In some cases, this can even lead to your battery dying entirely.
This is also true for electric car batteries, which can be damaged during charging if it’s too hot outside.
Tire Problems
While cold weather is known for decreasing our tire pressure, we have the opposite problem in summer. The air inside the tires expands, which can then contract during colder nights. This messes with our tire pressure and can even lead to tire blowouts!
Luxury Car Repair
British Garage is the place for you whether you’re looking for an inspection or have to repair damage caused by the summer heat and sunlight. To have your luxury cars repaired by experts, contact us today.