Should New Cars Be Sun-Dried to Remove Odors?

[LaKaylee]

Sun exposure can help eliminate the odors in a new car. The smell in new cars is the result of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which diffuse into the air from materials such as leather, plastic, vinyl, and adhesives. When the car is exposed to sunlight, these odors become more pronounced, and "sun-drying" the car can help dissipate them. Higher temperatures increase molecular activity and speed up the movement of air, allowing the odors inside the car to dilute and escape, while fresh air from outside enters. This method is the most direct, quickest, and cost-free way to remove odors.