Drivers warned they must turn heating ON in car during June

James Rodger

3 June 2024 at 5:41 am·2-min read

Drivers should turn on car’s heating this summer to stop a common breakdown issue, an expert has warned. With the UK set for warmer weather throughout June, according to the BBC Weather and Met Office teams, motorists may find the heat can cause issues with their cars.

Drivers can avoid their motor overheating with an unexpected technique. However, it might cause a little discomfort in the hot summer weather as the temperatures rise through the high teens and into the twenties in a major boost.

Breakdown expert Tom Riley from MyCarRecoveryLondon has suggested turning on your car's heating might be a quick solution to your overheating car, as it can draw hot air away from the engine compartment and ultimately cool the engine.

It provides a "temporary fix until you can get your car inspected and repaired". Nationwide states on its website: "Turning on the heat might be the last thing you want to do on a hot summer day, but it can pull hot air from the engine compartment and cool the engine. It won't fix the underlying problem, but it's a good measure for long drives until you can have the car inspected and repaired."

And the idea is backed by Elite Auto Experts too, who said that if you find your engine overheating and you can't pull over safely, then turning your heating on might help you in the short-term. They said: "Turn on your vehicle's heater till you find an area to park. This is not just rumour or lore. Make sure the air conditioner is off, and crank that heat.

"Blasting your heater can pull a bit of heat away from your engine. Transferring the heat buys you some time until you can safely pull over. In some cases, this move may be enough to reverse the overheating process. Regardless, you will need to stop your car as soon as you can to give it at least 15 minutes to rest."

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