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Here’s How To Cool Down Your Hot Car Fast

September 24, 2024

A car’s interior can reach scalding hot temperatures quickly when it’s parked outside. Dashboards, steering wheels and car seats can all become too hot to touch in less than an hour of extreme temperatures, according to the National Weather Service. Here are some quick and easy ways to start cooling down your vehicle during a heat wave.

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