If your auto air conditioner isn’t working at peak performance, it’s time to call on the Wichita auto care technicians at Tracy’s Automotive.

Recently, the weather in Lawrence has given us a bit of relief from the heat. While some of the highs are still in the 90s, many are in the 80s and even 70s. Much lower than they were during the summer.

But just because the weather is cooling down some, drivers should not relax when it comes to making sure children (and pets) don’t get locked alone in cars.

Consumer Reports notes that, so far this year, at least 40 children have died in hot cars. According to a CR analysis, the high temperatures at the times of those deaths ranged from a low of 69 to a high of 108 degrees.

“By far, the biggest factor is parents and caregivers who unknowingly leave a child behind in a car,” CR says. “The reasons for that include everything from a disrupted routine—a very common explanation—to family members thinking someone else had brought the baby inside at the end of a trip.”

The moral is – just because it’s cooler, don’t relax your vigilance when it comes to watching out for your child (or pet).

And while you should never leave a child or pet alone in a locked car with the auto air conditioner running, you should also be concerned about the comfort of the baby, child, or pet while traveling. Part of that is making sure your auto air conditioner is working at peak performance.

If you’re looking for a Wichita auto care pro to check, maintain, or repair your auto a/c, look no further than the Wichita auto care specialists at Tracy’s Automotive Tire Pros.