It’s not even May, and we’ve already had ambient temps near 90 degrees Fahrenheit in woodsy New York this year. Get yourself a sunshade for your windshield. They’re mildly annoying to use, but immensely helpful in protecting your interior from the sun’s relentless rays.
Where To Find High-Quality Sunshades
HeatShield sunshades are nice and thick, and the roll-up instead of folding up. One of my favorite aftermarket sunshades.
RealTruck carries Covercraft, Coverking, Husky Liners (all brands I’ve had great luck with), and more for sunshades. Some even have nice automaker logos on them.
Dash Designs (also sold through RealTruck) is the company that makes the retractable shade I use in my Montero. I’ve had it for at least six years, and it still works perfectly.
Nobody likes getting into a hot car on a hot day—those minutes of waiting for the A/C to spool up while sweat’s coming off your nose are the worst. But the real benefit of a sunshade is how it can extend the life of your dashboard and interior materials. The plastics, vinyl, and leather inside your car don’t like being heat-cycled, especially through extremes. And the older your car is, the closer its dash is to degrading.
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Author: Andrew P. Collins
