PROS AND CONS OF A SUNROOF
WHAT IS A SUNROOF?
Sunroof refers to a metallic panel that is on the car’s roof. The purpose of the sunroof is to allow natural light and air to enter the cabin. Typically, the sunroof is tempered glass and can be opened automatically or manually through hands. The sunroof comes in various sizes and shapes and varies from car to car.
Previously, sunroofs were only offered in luxurious cars. Nowadays, sunroofs have become quite common and are offered by almost all automobile manufacturers in various models. People also prefer a car with a sunroof due to its added beauty and a feeling of luxury.
However, there are advantages and disadvantages associated with a sunroof. In today’s blog post, PitStopArabia will start by discussing the pros of having a sunroof.
PROS
1. ENHANCED BEAUTY
One of the primary reasons people prefer to buy a car with a sunroof is because it increases its beauty and gives a luxurious feeling. It is one of the distinguishing features that separate a high-end vehicle from your everyday one. Nevertheless, many car manufacturers are now offering this feature in their standard models.
2. ESCAPE ROUTE
Suppose you get into an accident and cannot get out of the car due to doors being jammed. You can escape from the car by opening the sunroof and climbing out of it to safety. There is no need to break the windows to escape. We have all seen movies where the protagonist escapes via the sunroof.
3. BETTER VENTILATION
Another advantage of having a sunroof is that it improves the ventilation within the car. If you are stuck in the traffic and roll down the car windows, you will observe a lot of smoke coming out of other vehicles' exhausts. It is terrible for your health. However, if we talk about the sunroof, it utilizes the theory of negative pressure ventilation and gives superior ventilation compared to rolling down the windows.
4. LESS CABIN HEAT
The weather in the UAE is extremely hot almost throughout the year. If you leave the car parked for even a small duration, the passenger cabin becomes extremely hot. If your automobile has a sunroof, you can pop up the sunroof to let heat escape instead of turning on your car and putting the AC on full. The weight of hot air is lower as compared to cold air. Therefore, hot air escapes from the sunroof quickly as a result.
Another option is to get window tints. We have already discussed the benefits of window tinting and the legal percentage for window tints in this article. Please give it a thorough read. Lastly, you can avail PitStopArabia’s window tinting services anywhere in the UAE. We guarantee the best prices and top-quality work. The best thing is that you do not need to wait to get the job done. All you need to do is come in at your schedule time.
CONS
1. HIGH COST
The reason why the sunroof was limited to luxury cars previously was because of its high cost. If the sunroof gets damaged, the cost associated with getting it fixed or replaced is exceptionally high. Moreover, it is difficult to replace a broken sunroof and can only be done by an expert. If the sunroof is not installed correctly, it will leak water inside the cabin and not to mention the noise.
2. HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION
Many people do not realize that having a sunroof decreases your car's mileage. The reason is that the sunroof has a lot of weight, which negatively affects fuel consumption. A standard sunroof installed in a sedan can weigh between 40- 70 pounds, increasing fuel consumption. If you drive with an open sunroof, your car will need to exert more energy to roll down the road due to the air pressure. Again, it will increase fuel consumption and might wear out your engine sooner than expected.
3. MISUSE
We have all seen individuals standing up with their heads and arms out of the sunroof. It is extremely dangerous and not to mention unlawful. Yet many people, especially young children, can be seen hanging out of a sunroof while the car is at high speed. It should be discouraged, and parents should not allow their children to hang out like that. It also distracts the driver as they are not entirely focused on the road, resulting in an accident.
4. LOW USAGE
When you buy a car with a sunroof, you tend to use it out of excitement. After some time, you barely use the sunroof. It does not even make much sense to open the sunroof. During the rain, you can't open it, or else you will get wet and ruin your cabin as well. During the summers, it's too hot outside. Opening it will ruin the temperature inside your car maintained by AC.
5. Theft
Unfortunately, there are numerous cases where people have broken into vehicles through the sunroof. The reason is that it provides easy access. There are instances where people reported that they left their sunroof open, and someone stole the valuables inside the vehicle.
Wrap Up
It concludes our article. If you have any questions in mind, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are open to your suggestions and feedback. Lastly, there are workshops throughout the UAE that offer sunroof installation. What they do is cut the roof and install the sunroof. If you plan to use any such service, we recommend doing a thorough background check on the workshop. It will help you avoid considerable problems, including quality related.