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Keeping it cool: Tips to reduce extreme temps inside your car and the tech that can help
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Dave Kunz , as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· August 2, 2026
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People often say it feels like an oven outside during a heatwave, and that can be especially true for your car's interior. But there are ways to keep your car a bit cooler so it's not so much like an oven when you first step into it.
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Key points But there are ways to keep your car a bit cooler so it's not so much like an oven when you first step into it. People often say it feels like an oven outside during a heatwave, and that can be especially true for your car's interior. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? People often say it feels like an oven outside during a heatwave, and that can be especially true for your car's interior. But there are ways to keep your car a bit cooler so it's not so much like an oven when you first step into it.
When was this published? This article was first published on August 2, 2026 by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) and curated for The Los Angeles readers.
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