{"id":526,"date":"2014-08-06T14:24:17","date_gmt":"2014-08-06T18:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thefloridainsuranceblog.com\/?p=526"},"modified":"2026-04-16T21:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:53:15","slug":"keeping-car-cool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/2014\/keeping-car-cool\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Car Cool in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-529 size-full lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 580px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 580\/299;margin-bottom: 10px;\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.thefloridainsuranceblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/hotbabycar.jpg\" alt=\"Keep-Your-Car-Cool\" width=\"580\" height=\"299\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/hotbabycar.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/hotbabycar-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/hotbabycar-150x77.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/hotbabycar.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/hotbabycar-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/hotbabycar-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/> August is the hottest month in Florida. There are more days with recorded temperatures over 90 degrees than any other month.<\/p>\n<p>On even a warm day your vehicle acts like a greenhouse. It absorbs the light through the glass where it is then trapped. This leaves your car much warmer than the temperature outside.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChildren, seniors and pets are the most vulnerable to the hot Florida heat. Never leave them in a closed car even with the windows cracked,\u201d warns <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dustyns\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" =_blank>Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of <a title=\"Florida Insurance Agency\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Below are some tips from <a title=\"Florida Homeowners Insurance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a> to keep your car from feeling like an oven and burning up your seat when you enter it on a scorching Florida day.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Park your car in the shade. Look for a tree or neighboring structure that could be casting a shadow in the parking lot. At least try to shield the sun from entering through your back window.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Turn on the A\/C. Despite popular myth, your car does not need to warm up before you blast the air conditioner. Turn on the air to high and keep the windows down until you feel the cold air.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Let the air flow. Try cracking windows no more than half an inch to allow air to circulate in your vehicle. Side window deflectors are also available to help air circulation and keep out the sun\u2019s UV rays.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Shield your windows. A vehicle\u2019s interior can reach temperatures well over 100 degrees after sitting in a parking lot all day. Window shields or sun shades can block out the sun\u2019s rays that can damage your dashboard and fade fabrics as well as lower interior temperatures and reduce seat heat.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Tint your windows. Tinted windows are a more permanent solution to keeping your car cool year around. Depending on the percentage of tint you place on your windows, interior temperatures can drop by several degrees. Florida tint laws allow your windshield to be tinted with non-reflective tint along the top of the windshield. The front side windows must allow 28 percent of light through, while the back windows and rear window must allow more than 15 percent of light through.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Throw in the towel. Try placing a blanket or towel over your seat to keep the back of your legs from burning from excessive seat heat. Placing a towel over the steering wheel can also keep your hands from burning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-532 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.thefloridainsuranceblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/526761_10150879151430922_1647884020_n.jpg\" alt=\"526761_10150879151430922_1647884020_n\" width=\"500\" height=\"318\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/526761_10150879151430922_1647884020_n.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/526761_10150879151430922_1647884020_n-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/526761_10150879151430922_1647884020_n-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/526761_10150879151430922_1647884020_n-696x442.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/318;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/526761_10150879151430922_1647884020_n.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/526761_10150879151430922_1647884020_n-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/526761_10150879151430922_1647884020_n-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/526761_10150879151430922_1647884020_n-696x442.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Taking efforts the keep the interior of your vehicle cooled off will protect your investment and keep you and other riders more comfortable.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Florida Auto Insurance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a> has been providing friendly service and <a title=\"Florida Auto Insurance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-auto-insurance\" target=\"_blank\">affordable auto insurance<\/a> since 1991. We are comprised of independent insurance agents with over 110 offices located throughout Florida. We are committed to helping you make informed decisions about all your insurance needs. Call us at 1-888-478-7801 or visit us online at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/\">www.greatflorida.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefloridainsuranceblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DDHC_Thunderclap-Header_RSPCA0070_13.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-530 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.thefloridainsuranceblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DDHC_Thunderclap-Header_RSPCA0070_13.jpg\" alt=\"DDHC_Thunderclap-Header_RSPCA0070_13\" width=\"580\" height=\"270\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DDHC_Thunderclap-Header_RSPCA0070_13.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DDHC_Thunderclap-Header_RSPCA0070_13-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DDHC_Thunderclap-Header_RSPCA0070_13-150x70.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 580px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 580\/270;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DDHC_Thunderclap-Header_RSPCA0070_13.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DDHC_Thunderclap-Header_RSPCA0070_13-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DDHC_Thunderclap-Header_RSPCA0070_13-150x70.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefloridainsuranceblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/car_temperature_1_.png\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August is the hottest month in Florida. There are more days with recorded temperatures over 90 degrees than any other month. On even a warm day your vehicle acts like a greenhouse. It absorbs the light through the glass where it is then trapped. This leaves your car much warmer than the temperature outside. \u201cChildren, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1219,"featured_media":529,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,10],"tags":[50,18,51,52],"class_list":{"0":"post-526","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-floridainsurance","8":"category-florida-insurance-industry","9":"tag-auto-safety","10":"tag-florida-auto-insurance","11":"tag-florida-weather","12":"tag-hot-summer"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1219"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=526"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/526\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13988,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/526\/revisions\/13988"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/529"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}