Protecting Your Car From the Harsh Sun in the UAE

Living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) means living in one of the warmest, driest and yes, sunniest places on earth. With a near perfect score of sunny days all year round and a UV index of over 9.2, it's no wonder cars end up having sun spots, cracked and sun-bleached interior and just an overall aged look. Over time, excessive sun exposure and heat can take its toll on any car which will drastically reduce the value and make any potential buyers think twice before buying your car.

Using the proper protection on the exterior as well as the interior of your car is crucial if you want to maintain the value of your car. When the condition of your car, inside and out, is maintained you will also have less trouble selling your car in Dubai. We all want something, especially a car that looks more pre-loved than pre-used.

Here we have a few tips and tricks that you can do to ensure that your car is protected from the harsh sun:

Get Out of the Sun

This might seem like an obvious answer but it is not always that easy, finding a shady spot to park your when running errands is not that easy, everyone wants the shade. Even so, if at all possible, opt to park your car under some cover out of the sun.

Shield and Condition the Interior

While we are throwing shade, be sure and get yourself a windshield visor for those times that you cannot park in the shade. The windshield visor helps protect the front seats, steering wheel and dashboard from the biting rays of the sun. It also cools the interior of the car down slightly. When it comes to maintaining your car's interior temperature, Jeep Wrangler AOR Sunshade is the best option for you.

SONAX has a great product, Leather Care Lotion that acts as a conditioner that will prevent the leather from cracking and keep your car’s interior looking and feeling like new. Clean the smooth leather surfaces of your car interiors rapidly, easily and effectively with the SONAX Leather care wipes.

Pro tip: crack all 4 windows ever so slightly, or leave your sunroof slightly open, to allow for the hot air to escape the car.

Wash, Dry, Repeat… Often

Washing and thoroughly drying your car often might not seem like it could help protect it from the sun, but it does. Especially in the UAE climate with the high winds and frequent sandstorms, dust and sand sits on your car and causes one ray of sunshine to reflect off of the many shiny sides of a speck of sand. This is where SONAX enters the scene, offering brilliant products such as the SONAX Gloss Shampoo Concentrate which brings that shine back to your car. This shampoo is suitable for all surfaces and is sulphate free, ensuring that your car’s value is increased and the environment is a little better off.

SONAX also has the perfect microfiber cloths for effectively drying your car without the annoying little fluffs that normal cloths leave behind.

Wax On, Wax On

Mr Miyagi from Karate Kid is not the only one who knows the benefits of waxing your car. Car wax or polish is to a car what sunscreen is to us. It creates a barrier against the harmful UV rays that would damage the paint of a car. Waxing or polishing your car with SONAX Car Polish is one sure fire way to restore the shine and prolong the attractive aesthetic of your car. Everyone knows it is easier to sell a shiny car than a dull sun-baked car. If you like the idea of a wash and wax 2-in-1 kind of deal, SONAX has just the right product for you, aptly called Wash & Wax. The product does just that, washes and waxes all in one go, for those busy days.

We know that to some, a car is a need more than it is a want especially in this part of the world and it can cost a lot. From needing regular mechanical services to maintain the engine to needing new tyres, all the while the car is slowly depreciating in value.

With these simple tips and the help of SONAX’s top of the range products you can not only extend its life but also keep its beauty. Cars are the beauty and the BEAST.