The ‘Hidden’ Trick That Cools a Boiling Car in Seconds

A car left in direct sunlight can become dangerously hot long before the driver returns. The AA says that on a sunny 27°C day, the cabin temperature can reach around 60°C, leaving seats, controls and steering wheels painfully hot.

A little-known key-fob function can begin releasing that trapped heat before the door is opened. It does not instantly make the cabin cold, but combined with the correct ventilation and air-conditioning sequence, it can shorten an uncomfortable wait considerably.