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From the “duh, that’s obvious” department comes this report from the United Kingdom where a British company called Post Office Car Insurance is warning consumers that it can get hot during the summer. Duh, we know that, but just how hot does it get in Great Britain?
Here’s why it could get so hot. Policyholders in Britain have been warned by the company that if all the car windows and sunroofs are not closed and locked, many insurance policies will not, repeat not, cover theft. Especially if it can be proved that the theft occurred due to the policyholder’s negligence of not closing and locking the windows or sunroof. A closed and locked automobile on a summer day can get really hot, especially if the windows are rolled up and the sunroof is closed.
Continuing with the “duh’ theme, the insurance company also suggests it is important to keep any contents of the car out of sight and that drivers should take their handbags (I hope these are female drivers) and other personal items with them when they leave the vehicle. They add that the air conditioning system should be inspected and to make certain there is enough water in the radiator to avoid overheating.
I beg to differ, however, but the radiator should be filled with mixture of coolant and mineral-free water (not just water) and the system should be pressurized with a cap to raise the coolant boil over temperature from 212 degrees F up to more than 250 degrees F. Since a modern thermostat causes a vehicle’s engine to run at 200 to 210 degrees F, there isn’t much of a cooling cushion without a properly sealing pressure cap.
The Post Office Car Insurance Company also reminds drivers to maker certain the engine has enough oil in the crankcase and that the passengers should be hydrated as well. They recommend having enough water on board for the passengers because auto air conditioning and sunlight coming through the car’s windows can cause dehydration.
Duh, we knew that, didn’t we?
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