How to Beat the Summer Heat in Car Showrooms and Garages

Summer is here, and with it comes longer daylight hours and seasonal promotions. These factors can bring more customers through the door, but hot and stuffy conditions can easily drive them back out again.  

Whether you work in a sleek car dealership or a hardworking service bay, temperature matters. Overheating can impact not just comfort, but also performance – both from your staff and your vehicles. In this blog, we’ll explore how summer heat affects showrooms and garages, and how our strategic cooling solutions here at Andrews Sykes can help you stay one step ahead.  

Why Cool Customers Stay Longer 

Temperature sets the tone for your customers’ experience, whether in a showroom or a garage. Comfort influences everything – from how long they stay to how likely they are to engage.  

In a showroom, high temperatures can shorten browsing time and distract customers from what really matters: the vehicles. Nobody wants to sit inside a sweltering car or talk finance while feeling uncomfortable. A hot environment not only rushes the process, but it also risks undermining the perception of your brand.  

In a garage environment, it’s much the same. If waiting areas feel stuffy or humid, customers are less patient and staff can feel under pressure. With air conditioning hire or humidifier rental, you can keep these zones fresh and inviting, even during peak summer months. 

3 Cooling Mistakes Dealerships and Garages Still Make  

Even with the right intentions, many businesses in the automotive sector fall into common cooling traps. Here are the top three: 

Waiting for a system to fail: 

Don’t wait for your HVAC to give out in the middle of a heatwave. Whether you’re running a busy garage or a bustling showroom, temporary air conditioning hire offers fast and effective relief, keeping you operating without operations.  

Prioritising customer areas only: 

Yes, front-of-house comfort is key – but don’t overlook the conditions your staff work in. Technicians, service advisors, and office teams all perform better in a stable, well-cooled environment. Investing in humidifier hire or spot cooling for workspaces shows you value both performance and wellbeing.  

Assuming permanent installs are the only option: 

Long-term upgrades aren’t always practical during peak periods. Short-term chiller hire can provide flexibility during seasonal surges, promotional events, or emergency situations without committing to any permanent changes in infrastructure.   

Smart Climate Control, Right When You Need It  

Here at Andrews Sykes, we know that downtime isn’t an option in these environments. That’s why we offer rapid delivery, expert installation, and 24/7 support – so you can focus on selling or fixing cars and not managing heat.  

Our most popular dealership and garage solutions include: 

• Air conditioning hire for showrooms, lounges, and offices 
• Chiller hire for larger buildings with high footfall 
• Humidifier hire to combat moisture buildup in busy service areas  
• Silent units that won’t disrupt customer experience  

Ready to Keep Your Dealership or Garage Cool This Summer?  

Whether you’re preparing for a seasonal promotion or dealing with an unexpected heatwave, we’re here to help. With the team here at Andrews Sykes, you can access fast and reliable cooling solutions tailored to the unique needs of your environment.  

With 24/7 support, nationwide delivery, and flexible rental options, we’re here to help you keep your business cool, comfortable, and customer-ready all season long.  

Give us a call on 0800 211 611 today or get in touch online.