It’s not summer quite yet, but it already feels like it many parts of the United States. Over the next few months, the mercury will only keep rising. In some respects, that’s welcome news! After all, summer would not equate to summer fun without plenty of sun!

While most of us probably agree that feeling the sun’s warm rays shining down on our (protectively sun-screened) skin is a highlight of summer, tooling around town in a toasty car (especially while heading to work, school, or somewhere else where perspiration is not a good look) is not a summer highlight. To fully enjoy the season, you’ll want to embrace the sunshine – but keep your car’s cabin climate controlled. Here are some easy ways to do just that.

Give Your AC Some Love. Many motorists don’t pay much attention to their car’s AC until it stops working. You can (and should) avoid this by having your AC serviced before the dog days of summer really set in. Not only will this help you avoid a surprise AC breakdown, it will also help your AC work more efficiently (thus keeping you cooler.) Many service centers run pre-summer AC specials.

Crack the Windows. When your car is parked, even for just a short time, leave the windows and/or sunroof slightly open to allow heat to escape. Most people don’t realize how quickly a car turns from a comfortable temperature to a virtual oven when the air conditioning is turned off and the windows are rolled up. Even on a considerably mild (85 degree Fahrenheit) summer day, the temperature in a closed car can reach 90, 100, and 120 degrees Fahrenheit in 5, 7, and 30 minutes, respectively. The longer it sits, the hotter it gets. (This is also why it is imperative to never leave a child or pet unattended in a closed vehicle!)

Have you been to the gas station during the past few days? If so, you may have noticed unusually long lines to fill up. While you may have pulled in simply because you noticed your fuel light was illuminated, many others were gassing up because they follow the price of crude oil.

Many people usher in the Spring season by celebrating the winter thaw and rolling up their sleeves to embark upon the Spring purge. Spring is the season of rebirth, and for many that means out with the old and in with the new.

You’ve heard the saying about death and taxes – they’re pretty much the only things you can be 100% certain will affect you. And, they’re both a source of high anxiety for many people. For the most part, you can’t control the former. You can control the latter to some extent. Keep the following in mind, and you will be fine!