I’m a motors expert – hot weather hack drivers should NEVER forget… it keeps them cool & saves fuel
A MOTORS expert has revealed an amazing hot weather hack that drivers should never forget.
Graham Conway, Managing Director at Select Car Leasing, explained to motorists how a little-known button can help them beat the heat this summer.
With temperatures above 30C predicted and a heatwave warning in place this week, Graham’s advice comes at just the right time for road-using Brits.
He advised using your aircon’s recirculation button to help keep the temperature down in your car.
The button stops the AC system pulling in warm air from outside and, instead, circulates the air already in the cabin.
That means that after the air has been cooled once, it will stay cool as it is pulled back through the system.
Graham said: “Since the AC doesn’t have to pull in hot air from outside, the AC unit will be working at an optimum level which allows your vehicle to get as cold as possible as quickly as possible.
“It reduces strain on the system, and keeps the air filters cleaner for much longer which all increases the longevity of your car.”
Not only that, but it can even save you money as it improves the fuel efficiency of your aircon system.
Because it is not having to cool hot air coming in from your surroundings, the system does not have to work as hard and so requires less energy.
This reduces its fuel consumption and stops it from draining your battery.
With inflation sending fuel prices skywards in recent months, every little helps when it comes to getting a full tank to go further.
On top of that, recirculation can also help ease hay fever and stop pollution from being pulled into your car from outside.
Graham added: “A massive bonus if you suffer from hay fever, air recirculation blocks bad toxins such as pollution, pollen and even bad smells from entering the vehicle.
“If you happen to be stuck in traffic next to a smelly field whilst suffering from hay fever, the button is definitely a massive convenience that’s better for your general health.”
It comes after a car service expert revealed a free way to make your AC work faster and blow colder.
Meanwhile, it has emerged that EVs are losing around half their value in less than a year as resale prices hit the floor.