The UAE summer heat is unforgivable. Not only is it hard for us to run errands outdoors, the temperature, which casually reaches 45 degrees on an average summer day, can be harmful to our cars that are parked outside. Our cars can turn into a huge metal oven that can actually harm the car’s health which can lead to more road accidents. The blistering heat is not something that you should ignore as many car dangers are related to heat damage. But rest assured, we got your back! Here are 8 tips that you should use to keep you and your as safe as possible in the UAE summers.
1) Make sure to park in shade, be it in a basement or a shaded car park, anything that will keep your car out of the sun.
2) Make sure to do regular tire maintenance as tires that are not well kept could explode on the road resulting in many injuries.
3) Car servicing is also a must as putting too much strain on the batteries and air-conditioning could result in a broken car.
4) Make sure to keep any pressurized objects out of your car. Perfume bottles and lighters could explode, while water bottles could start a fire (through the concentration of the sun’s light).
5) You may also consider tinting your windows, but make sure not to exceed the UAE limit of 30%.
6) During driving you might want to watch out for tire debris, which is common on roads during summer, especially from trucks.
7) While in especially hot conditions, keep your eye on the engine heat gauge, as the engine could be overheating. If it is overheating, stop your car by the side of the road and call for car recovery.
8) Last but not least, make sure to regularly check your coolant levels, as they are a vital part of keeping your engine from overheating.
