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Protect Your Car's Interior with These 7 Sunshades

Believe it or not, the sun is still up there in the dead of winter. Keep it out of your car with these shades.

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It might seem backward to buy sunshades in winter, but they're actually a fun gift for the holidays. Open 'em up and you'll have visions of flip-flops, back sweat, and an umbrella-laden drink. That's enough to chase away winter blues.

So to help you look forward to summer this holiday season, we clicked through Amazon to find great sunshades to protect your car's interior. Put one up whenever your car is baking in the sun, and it can prevent cracks, fading, and other undesirable damage to your ride. Your dashboard will thank you!

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Googly-Eyes Sunshade

Googly-Eyes Sunshade

Googly-Eyes Sunshade

$14 at Amazon

We had to include this one—turn your car into a character from Cars with this googly-eyes sunshade. You can buy either a large or a standard size, so measure your windshield first to make sure you get the proper fit.

Reflective Sunshade

Reflective Sunshade

Reflective Sunshade

This sunshade from Magnelex is made with a reflective polyester to help block heat and sunlight. It also comes with a bonus steering-wheel cover to protect your fingers from getting smoked. Multiple sizes are offered, so make sure you pick the right one for your vehicle.

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Accordion-Style Sunshade

Accordion-Style Sunshade

Accordion-Style Sunshade

Now 20% Off

Rather than being stored flat, this accordion-style sunshade folds like the instrument. Made with aluminum foil on the outside, it does a great job at shooing sunlight away from your car's interior.

This sunshade is designed in a neat umbrella style for a quick pop-up sun blocker. These are typically easy to store without wrestling them back into a folded position. Beware of purchasing for a larger vehicle, as the reviews say it's too small for trucks but fits cars and small SUVs.

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Retractable Windshield Sunshade

Retractable Windshield Sunshade

Retractable Windshield Sunshade

If you're looking for a daily solution, check out this retractable sunshade. It mounts on the passenger side with suction cups and pulls out for super-easy sun blocking. For daily use, this is a must-have.

Side-Window Sunshades

Side-Window Sunshades

Side-Window Sunshades

If you've got passengers in the back seat, these side-window sunshades are super helpful, especially if those passengers require naps. These stick to your windows with static cling—just run your hand over them and they're on! The dual-layer construction blocks sunlight on the outside while staying transparent on the inside to help with visibility.

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Retractable Side-Window Sunshades

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Retractable Side-Window Sunshades

Retractable Side-Window Sunshades

Now 20% Off

For side-window sunshades to use regularly, check out these retractable ones. Just mount the top to the glass, pull down, and secure with the suction cup. To retract to a closed state, push the button on top.

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