Arizona's extreme heat causing costly bumps on the road

Phoenix area auto shops are swamped with vehicles that have been overheating and breaking down in the state’s excessive heat.

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[@janofb]

Preventative maintenance. Most people just wait until the car breaks.

[@eurlovegisbert6846]

Not only in America, throughout Europe mechanics are now overwhelmed with motors, tires and batteries that could not withstand the heat.

[@jeretso]

White paint is 10% cooler in the summer. Vinyl wrap is a popular aftermarket upgrade to change roof to lighter colors. Buy Light interiors or get beaded taxi driver seat cushions. Manufacturers are trying to hide cheap plastics with black interiors. Avoid leather unless its ventilated. Lexus has fans in their ventilated seats. Drive your car fast with windows open before activating AC. If your car sounds bad pull over under an overpass. Hydrate to avoid passing out.

[@MagaliMorris]

There are thousands peoples who living or work in this heat .

[@jamesellis2784]

Congress Arizona Yavapia county ,85332, Yarnell hill resurfaced 89, highway new but , bicycle rough, tires sticky , krevaces on side ,like speed bumps,

[@sbfhawk4343]

Hell no why I would never move to AZ unless its SEDONA..You can keep it...We are plenty of hot already in California but at least we have the beaches and the coast to cool is off at night..

[@jorgealvarez1690]

Don't drive your car hard while using the a/c, ESPECIALLY going uphill.

[@Heinrich99]

You should be doing pre-trip on your vehicle every day before you leave. Taking five minutes to pop the hood and make sure all your fluids are at the correct levels. If you live in Arizona you should be carrying extra coolant for your car no matter where you go. You should also be checking the tire pressure at least once a month. I've had to dodge more Gators this month than ever.

[@Bus_em]

People driving like they're in NASCAR. Slam the gas on the green, race to the red, sit & wait, repeat. Hot pavement? hot tires. Duh. Is common sense common? Oh well, keep the mechanics with job security, and your credit card tapped out.

[@ooigfgnnkhjjnc]

Save money . Work on your own junk.

[@rirkc]

"...it's not only costly and timely..." Huh? What does that even mean?

[@Miles-wy1zr]

Lmao most people don’t change oil let alone change their coolant.

[@leevahal900]

What really helps is cops shutting down the freeways whenever theres an accident.

[@tjmayer9103]

Unfortunately, it's necessary. If you've never been in a serious accident. You won't understand. Funny how people are quick to blame the cops for everything. 🤪

[@ooigfgnnkhjjnc]

What an idiot.

[@markheidt870]

My car broke down twice last week

[@markheidt870]

Put a boot on the mobile unit

[@48laws45]

Bad engineering