Does a Lighter Interior Really Keep Your Car Cooler?

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 Here is the answer to the question, once and for all. Adam Gregor / Shutterstock.com

We have all heard the logic: Dark colors do not reflect ultraviolet rays as well as lighter colors. So, if you live in a hot climate, you should buy a car with a light-colored interior because it will keep the vehicle cooler. But is it true? Consumer Reports took up the challenge of answering this question once and for all. Test engineers parked two cars outside in the sunshine. One car had both a…

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