He shows the significant damage his car has suffered after being parked in full sun: "I've never hit anything and it's melting."

Extreme heat affects vehicles more than meets the eye. While it doesn't always leave a visible mark, sometimes high temperatures cause damage that goes far beyond a scorched interior or an untouchable steering wheel.

Prolonged sun exposure can warp car components, crack the paint, or even damage bodywork. This isn't a theoretical possibility: there are concrete examples of vehicles that, after several days parked outdoors in the middle of summer, have suffered serious damage without having been hit.

That's exactly what Katie Marie has shown in a TikTok video that has gone viral in recent hours. In the video, she shows the current condition of her Toyota car after being parked for several days on the street, under the sun. The vehicle shows deformations in various areas of the body and several elements that have directly melted due to exposure to heat.

The most striking aspect, as seen in the video, is the completely melted plastic trim and the unrecognizable shape of the front windshield wiper. There is also visible damage to the rearview mirror, which shows a cracked and wavy surface. Furthermore, the paint has begun to crack in several places, indicating deeper structural deterioration.

Katie Marie claims she's never had an accident with that car and that the damage wasn't caused by bumps or collisions. In her post, she explains that the car hasn't moved and that everything shown in the video is due to direct sun exposure: "I've never hit anything and it's melting."

These types of situations are exacerbated when the vehicle is manufactured with components sensitive to extreme temperature changes, such as exposed plastics or weak paint. The case has generated a great deal of commentary, especially due to the severity of the visible damage to a seemingly good car.

The video has served as a warning to many people who leave their cars parked in the sun for hours in the summer. Although these levels aren't always reached, high temperatures can quickly deteriorate parts and materials if minimal protection is not provided.