Sunroofs cause car heat - counterproductive equipment in summer

Car owners should apply the best heat-insulating film to the roof of the car to limit heat from spreading into the interior.

A sunroof is an option that many people want when buying a car. The purpose of this option is to create an open space, which can be opened to let in natural air and become an escape door in case of emergency such as falling into water. However, in the summer when the temperature is high, this is the door that receives the most heat.

Panoramic sunroof.

There are two types of sunroofs: the small type in the front row (sunroof) and the panoramic sunroof (panaroma sunroof) that extends from the front row to the back row. With the standard sunroof, there is a fairly thick cover inside so it is not much affected in the hot season. On the contrary, the panoramic sunroof uses a thin cloth cover, which is the culprit that causes the temperature of the car ceiling to rise.

Many drivers said that when the temperature is as high as in Hanoi these recent days, around 40 degrees, while it is 50 degrees outside, the sun always shines through the car ceiling into the car. When the air conditioner is on, the inside is cool but the top of the head is hot.

Sunlight shines through the back seat. Photo: Thu Nguyen.

According to Mr. Vinh Nam from Mercedes Haxaco, customers can solve this problem by applying heat-insulating film to the sunroof, not just the windshield and windows. The hot door is the place that absorbs the most heat, so you should use the best heat-insulating film from reputable film companies with a price of several million VND.

Mr. Nam said that many customers have applied this method and it is effective. Some drivers of GLC300 with panoramic sunroof also said that choosing the best heat-resistant film to reduce heat from the head.

In addition, when you first start driving, point the air vent upwards to circulate the air, avoiding a large temperature difference between your head and body. Some drivers are more careful, in addition to the film and air conditioning direction, they also add a sunshade inside, the type with a rubber knob usually used for the side windows.

Panoramic sunroof video:

According to VNE