DRIVERS are just realising that a number of well-loved cars come with a handy hidden feature that can save you hundreds.
Big-name manufacturers have begun to install a unique aircon alternative which could be much cheaper.
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Several popular models now include cooled seats, which either contain some aircon elements or small fans to keep drivers cool.
With wall-to-wall sunshine forecast in the coming days, motorists may find themselves overheating as temperatures hit 25C.
Modern cars have been equipped with air conditioning units as standard for years, but the tech now seems to be evolving in a more personalised direction.
The special seats allow drivers to regulate their environment completely independently of any passengers.
Even better, there is an argument that they are more efficient than an aircon system under the bonnet as they cool the people in the car directly rather than the entire cabin.
And if they use fans then you save on both the weight and manufacturing costs that come with a specialist system, as well as the fuel costs from running one.
At the moment, the cooling seats are often used in combination with a main aircon, but as the technology develops, they could become all you need.
They are already on offer in well-known models like the Ford Mondeo, Kia Optima and Hyundai Ioniq.
This can then be combined with seat heating to provide you both control and flexibility over your environment.
It comes after an expert mechanic urged motorists to buy one of three Toyotas before they double in price.
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