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What is the use of aluminum foil on your car dashboard?
Go figure why, but almost all of us have the annoying habit of overloading our dashboard with bulky objects, such as keys, documents, newspapers, bags or clothes. A very bad habit by the way, because in the event of an accident, these objects can hit you or even interfere with the deployment of the airbag. In absolute terms, to avoid the slightest risk and not to disturb your visibility, you are strongly advised never to load the dashboard with annoying elements when you are driving.
On the other hand, if there is one object that you should always have at hand, especially during the summer period, it is the aluminum foil. Against all odds, it will give you quite a helping hand to cool the passenger compartment and help you better withstand the heat wave that rages during the hottest months. We’ve all been there: when you park the car in a corner well exposed to the sun, once you go back inside, the heat is unbearable, the car literally seems “on fire” and you jump as soon as you you touch the dashboard or the steering wheel. Impossible to handle anything so much the burning sensation is noticeable. Even putting the air conditioning on, we have to wait a few minutes before driving. No more “ouch” and “ouch”! Thanks to the aluminum foil trick, you can now better manage the heat wave by keeping the interior of the car cooler and more bearable. How is it possible ? This material is so resistant to high temperatures that it will protect your vehicle from heat radiation. By covering the dashboard with this aluminum film, or by placing a few loose balls, you create a kind of barrier against the rays that pass through the glass of the windshield. Thus, the material will absorb all the heat and prevent it from penetrating inside. Result: as soon as you get back in the car, you will no longer feel this unpleasant feeling of suffocation and you will be able to touch all the elements without the slightest discomfort.
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Why is it a good idea to wrap your keys in foil?
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The other little-known usefulness of aluminum foil, still in the automotive field, this time relates to safety. More and more drivers are intrigued by a recent practice that seems to have proven itself. This involves wrapping the car keys in the aluminum foil. The idea may surprise you or even seem unusual to you, but this option turns out to be shrewd in countering potential thieves. As you know, nowadays, most modern cars are equipped with the “Keyless go” system which allows the doors to be opened or locked automatically without using a traditional key. Admittedly, this tool is very practical, but its technology is not infallible and criminals have managed to find a way around it to steal cars without the knowledge of their owners.
Thus, thanks to a signal amplifier, they are able to detect the presence of the key even from several meters away. All it takes is for a thief to target you, wait for you to park the car, wait for you to come home, and he can pick up your key signal easily. Real child’s play! The solution to prevent this nightmarish scenario? An hour and a half. To ensure your peace of mind and peace of mind, all you have to do is wrap your keys or case in aluminum foil. In this way, the material will block any extension of the signal. Granted, it doesn’t work 100%, but at least you’ll make it harder for the thief. For more efficiency, do not hesitate to keep your keys in the fridge or the microwave oven, this will give him even more trouble!
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