- AutoCool is a solar powered fan that keeps the interior of your car cool and fresh.
- No batteries are needed, Reduces air conditioning use and fuel consumption, Keep cool in the heat
- Keeps valuable items safe from hot conditions, Protects dashboard and interior, Protects expensive leather seats from weakening
- As Seen On TV
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#1 by J. Ivey on June 26th, 2010
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I was disappointed that this highly advertised device basically had no impact on the heat buildup in my car. Lowering the window slightly does just as much good. There is virtually no air movement despite the spinning “fan” so it doesn’t do what it claims to do. Save your money.
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by P. Haws on June 26th, 2010
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If I could give this product a 0 star I would. Not only does our local TV station do a “Does It Work” program that tested this product (and it FAILED). I have seen them up close and personal. Using them with automatic windows or tinted windows causes problems and they will not fit on every style window. You must shut the door slowly or it will fall off. It also breaks very easily.
What can I say, other than do not waste a dime on this product. It does not work. If you can get it onto the window and get it to actually work…then write a review and explain how you accomplished this enormous feat. No one I have encountered has been able to do this.
Rating: 1 / 5
#3 by thy_avatar on June 26th, 2010
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Any claims made to the effectiveness of this product are blatant lies and false advertising. The makes of this product decided to use a cheap and small solar panel array that does not provide anywhere near enough power to run the fan properly. The solar panel only works if the unit is receiving 100% full direct midday sun. I have a thermometer in my car and I tested this, one day with my windows fully closed and the next day with the fan installed and the next with my windows cracked and no fan. Day one and two had the same result-about 110 degrees inside the car, day three had a result of 100 degrees inside the car.I currently have on order a similar sized but higher powered solar panel that I am going to use to replace the OEM and see how much better it will perform with an appropriate panel.
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This item will perform better if you replace the included solar panel with a larger, higher quality one. In order for this item to come anywhere near the advertised claims, you will need a solar panel the same size as the area that faces the car’s window.
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Rating: 1 / 5
#4 by Diana on June 26th, 2010
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Our Auto Cool does not work at all — the fan doesn’t even spin and we left it in the parked car all afternoon. Please don’t waste your money; we are wondering how much of a hassle it is going to be to return this thing.
Rating: 1 / 5
#5 by Kevin E. Meyer on June 26th, 2010
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This seemed like a neat idea. I bought one and tried it out. It’s got a wimpy little fan- you can’t even feel any air movement on your hand. I ran it all afternoon in the bright sunshine with the car closed up. I even stuck a digital thermometer in the car to see if I could measure a difference. No measureable difference. I think it would ned a much larger fan for this to work.
Rating: 1 / 5