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When selecting a car for you and your family, safety, comfort, and convenience were probably high on your list of priorities. However, this does not mean that once you have chosen a car that meets your criteria you can simply stop worrying about them. There are always small things you can do to make every drive a little bit safer and more comfortable. One very effective yet simple example is buying some window shades. These have several benefits for all passengers which this article will explore in detail.
1. Protecting Passengers from the Sun
The primary purpose of a car window shade is sun protection, and this is important because even though you might not realize it, UV radiation can penetrate car windows and even cause sunburn if it is severe enough. Now, this is fairly unlikely in the case of adults, but young children have far more delicate skin.
Blocking out the sun is not only good for your children’s skin either. The bright sun or a strong glare from the road can make it difficult for children to sleep. Window shades can reduce this, which you may find very helpful on long journeys.
2. Come Back to a Cool Car After Parking
Everyone knows how hot it can get inside cars on warm days, which is why we take care not to leave animals or children inside them. However, many people still return to their hot car after it has been sitting in the sun and just jump straight in and leave. That boiling temperature is not good for you either. While you could blast the aircon to cool it, this will increase your fuel costs in the long run. Using a car window shade instead will help prevent the car from heating up in the first place, meaning you save money and you can jump into a cool car after it has been parked for a while in the sun, which is much more pleasant.
3. Prevents Interior Issues
All that sun creeping into your car is not only bad for the skin of your passengers. It is also harmful for the upholstery, causing fading and cracks as the materials dry out. This might be an especially big concern if your vehicle is a long-term rental, but even if you own it this can negatively impact its resale value and mean that you have to regularly replace parts of the interior.
4. Enhances Privacy and Security
There are limits to how many window tinting you are allowed, and these often let enough light through that people can easily see inside your car if they come up to a window. This is not ideal if you are keeping valuables in the car when parked. Fortunately, sunshades are a perfectly legal way to stop anyone from looking inside.
Conclusion
Car window shades are one of those accessories that seem to make only a small difference, but they do a lot more, from keeping your car cool to protecting your passengers’ skin. They are one of the cheapest yet most effective ways to improve safety and comfort in your vehicle.