Now we're finally starting to get something that looks like summer, what's everyone's thoughts around the durability of the cockpit when left in direct sunlight?

It's the touch screens I'm most concerned about. I mean everything you buy for the home has 'Keep out of direct sunlight' written all over it's manual.

I guess the touch screens must be designed to tolerate summer temperatures but I'm off to sud de France soon where I imagine it'll be hot hot hot inside when the VRS is parked up.

Any tips for lowering the cockpit temp?

Folks in France & Spain use those reflective screens that fasten to inside of windscreen with rubber suckers. I have seen cars with them on side windows & rear window also. Wouldn't want to leave any sort of fan running when not with my car.

Don't worry about it, it'll be designed to cope with being parked in the sun.

Nelly is right in that these components will have been through extensive hot and cold testing before being released for production. If you are concerned then, like kalpat says, you can get one of those reflective screens that attach to the inside of the windscreen. That will stop the worst of the heat.

Ian.

think the black ones will have the optional sauna and go up to 60C

Hmmm...Leave the windows open if you're that concerned, set the auto rain closing windows and turn off the interior sensors.

Downside to black interior is it gets roasting hot in summer. Thankfully I can park my car in a shady spot at work so it's not too bad.

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I'll be doing nothing different to normal.

Folks in France & Spain use those reflective screens that fasten to inside of windscreen with rubber suckers. I have seen cars with them on side windows & rear window also. Wouldn't want to leave any sort of fan running when not with my car.

If you have the option  auxiliary heating/ventilation you can activate  the ventilation  with the secondary remote or program it on the Columbus/Amundsen to activate, works like a charm, it is only ventilation and not AC but it helps.

If you have the option  auxiliary heating/ventilation you can activate  the ventilation  with the secondary remote or program it on the Columbus/Amundsen to activate, works like a charm, it is only ventilation and not AC but it helps.

Did'nt Audi have a go at an AC system that would run from a PV cell in the glass sunroof, so you could leave AC running when car was parked?

Did'nt Audi have a go at an AC system that would run from a PV cell in the glass sunroof, so you could leave AC running when car was parked?

It's the same system as mine (no AC) but only PV powered (sunroof) fan .

see

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ACp5QwypiE

Did'nt Audi have a go at an AC system that would run from a PV cell in the glass sunroof, so you could leave AC running when car was parked?

 

They did, and my Audi has it. When the ignition is off the solar panels run the heater fan, all the interior vents open and the fans run at the fastest speed the heater can supply depending on sunlight. There is not enough power to run the AC, so its fan ventilation only.

 

Very odd getting in the car and hearing the heater fan running full pelt with nothing switched on, does keep the interior cooler than without it though.

It's the same system as mine (no AC) but only PV powered (sunroof) fan .

see

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ACp5QwypiE

I'm talking about a few years back and I'm sure there was a high end Audi that could run its AC when parked, but maybe I dream't it.

 

It was an AC system, not just a fan.

The MkIII Octavia is now sold in the UAE.

 

If they can survive out there then in the South of France they won't even break a sweat.

The MkIII Octavia is now sold in the UAE.

 

If they can survive out there then in the South of France they won't even break a sweat.

But will they have the same spec as the ones sold in the UK?

 

Options available change with each country, so the spec will probably change too.

This thread getting silly now, it's a car for Christ sake, I'm pretty sure Skoda will have assumed owners will want to use them outdoors and maybe even in daylight. Just drive the bloody thing!

Also do not forget the special Skoda sun cream, it is available from your main dealer it stops harmful rays damaging your paint..think there was an after sun lotion too..

Get serious its a car

Lived in Spain for a fair while had lots of cars and did not suffer "screen burn" on any satnavs etc. Find a shady spot in peak sun as plus 40deg your leather/faux leather can literally burn your skin off!

Edited 7 June, 201412 yr by Defenderben

Did'nt Audi have a go at an AC system that would run from a PV cell in the glass sunroof, so you could leave AC running when car was parked?

Superb Hatch has this as an option.

How can the a/c work without the engine running. Isn't it belt driven?

it is belt driven, but its on a clutch, so it can be switched on and off. Theoretically it could also have an electric motor powering the compressor, as in domestic AC systems, but the chances of solar power being able to power it are somewhat slim in my opinion.

In fairness, blowing fresh air into the car, and circulating the air in the car will be effective enough at stopping the interior getting scortching hot in direct sunlight, without the need for Air con.

Edited 7 June, 201412 yr by Rob123

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23944679

How can the a/c work without the engine running. Isn't it belt driven?

It only circulates fresh air in the Superb, but they describe it as AC!

But will they have the same spec as the ones sold in the UK?

 

Options available change with each country, so the spec will probably change too.

 

I'm not sure it matters?

 

The seat materials, paintwork, in-car-entertainment, dashboard etc. will all be the same.