Rear window sun protection keeps heat and thieves away
May 12, 2023 Windesa
Cars can heat up very quickly in summer. Not only do you as the driver suffer from this, but the heat is particularly stressful for children and pets traveling with you. There are several ways you can reduce heat buildup in your car without running the air conditioning at full blast. One of them is a sunshade for the rear window. Read here which options you can choose from.
Sun protection for the rear window - various solutions
Tinted glass is a variant to block out light and therefore heat. However, depending on the time of day and brightness, it has the disadvantage that your visibility may be limited when resetting. The same problem arises with tint films, which are sometimes recommended to prevent heat build-up in the vehicle compartment. Both options are also permanent installations, which affects visibility when driving at night. There are also legal restrictions, as you can read for example on the ADAC website.
A better alternative is therefore a sun protection for the rear window which consists of a fabric-covered wire frame. Depending on the model, it is attached using clips or adhesive strips and can be removed again if necessary. There are different versions for different vehicle series, which means you can rely on a good fit.
Heat, glare and theft protection in one
With a sun protection for the rear window you prevent the car from heating up. This is particularly useful if there is no shaded parking space available or if you are going on a longer journey. On the other hand, the precisely fitting wire frame offers glare protection: bright headlights from cars driving behind you are greatly reduced.
If you also fit the side windows with the flexible sun protection, there is another advantage: potential thieves cannot see what you are transporting in the back seat. You can therefore safely store luggage or purchases in the rear seats if there is no space in the boot. If you choose a one-piece sunshade for the rear window, this will not restrict your own view of the outside.
Advantages of sun protection for the rear window at a glance
- Air conditioning is used less
- The car's interior temperature can be reduced by up to eight degrees Celsius
- In combination with sun protection for the side windows, prevents prying eyes into the vehicle compartment
- Installation and removal of a model with clips and a flexible wire frame takes place in no time, which is why they are also suitable for leasing vehicles