Expert reveals technique to 'cool cars in minutes'

An expert has revealed a car cooling method which can bring temperatures down in “minutes”.

As the weather warms up and Brits face soaring temperatures, cars can be greenhouses of heat, storing up warmth and leaving drivers baking inside.

In these instances, even running the air conditioning can be insufficient to cool the vehicle down effectively.

Now, experts at Car Finance Claims UK have revealed a quick technique which could have your car cool again in no time.

Tom Riley, a director at the company, said: “Most drivers simply blast the air conditioning when entering a hot car, but this wastes fuel and takes longer than necessary to become comfortable, especially during these unprecedented early heatwaves we're experiencing across Britain.”

He recommended the “bellows effect” to drivers entering their scorching vehicles, a quick method which can relieve the worst effects of leaving cars in direct sunlight.

First, drivers should open all windows completely, as creating maximum airflow pathways is vital to ensure the technique works effectively.

Riley explained: “This immediate ventilation starts the cooling process before you even attempt to the bellows motion.”

The main action comes after with the bellows motion itself, which means pumping the driver’s door rapidly to create a powerful air circulation effect.

Riley said: “Open and close your driver's door about 5-6 times in quick succession. This pumping action forces hot air out while drawing cooler outside air in - much like how bellows work for a fireplace, hence the name."

After, it is important to close windows strategically, shutting up the front windows first while allowing the rear windows to remain open for another 30 seconds.

Riley explained: “This creates a pressure differential that continues to pull hot air out through the back while drawing fresh air in through the front dashboard vents.”

Thereafter, it is key to position air conditioning vents correctly, because this optimises the cooling effect once the air conditioning is enabled.

Riley’s advice was to “point your air con vents upward initially to force hot air down and out, then redirect them toward passengers once the intial cooling has occurred”.

He added: “This simple adjustment can reduce the time needed to reach a comfortable level massively.”

Once the car is cool, the focus shifts to maintaining the lower temperature, which can be done with reflective windscreen shades.

Amid a roasting spring, Brits may find this method “no sweat” to add into their routines.