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Cool Down Your Car with These Summer Heat Tips

There are few things less pleasant in the summer than climbing inside a sweltering hot car that's been baking in direct sunlight all day, so we here at Lincoln of Wayne are here to help! We have some advice for all of you that, in just three simple steps, will help cool down your car and keep it cool in the future.

First up, you can "fan" out the hot air from your car by opening the passenger-side window and opening and closing the driver-side door several times in a row. If you're sick of hot steering wheels burning your fingers, simply turn the wheel upside down when you park! And for that boiling gear shift, just slide a drink koozie over that bad boy and say bye-bye to burned palms.

If you're ready to test out these techniques on a new Lincoln model of your own, come out to see us here in Wayne, NJ and explore the lineup. With our professionals helping you out every step of the way, you'll have no trouble finding the ride of a lifetime.

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