Should You Use a Sunshade Mat on the Car Dashboard in Summer?

[DakotaDella]

You do not need to place a sunshade mat on the car dashboard in summer. Reasons not to use a sunshade mat: It covers the passenger airbag, which can block the airbag from deploying—a major safety issue. Since many car dashboards are made of hard plastic, they can easily reflect sunlight onto the windshield in summer, affecting the driver's visibility. It hinders heat dissipation. The dashboard is a high-temperature area that requires proper cooling. Adding a mat in summer traps heat, directly impacting heat dissipation. Vehicle materials and production undergo strict testing, so sun exposure does not affect the interior. The mat tends to accumulate dust. When air blows toward the dashboard, dust from the mat can flow back and blow directly onto the faces of front-seat passengers. A clean and simple dashboard is preferable. Purpose of a sunshade mat: A car dashboard sunshade mat, also known as a sun protection mat, is designed to prevent reflections of the interior scene on the windshield, ensuring driving safety and protecting the dashboard from accelerated aging due to sun exposure.