These two simple sub-25 purchases have made a huge difference for me (and my car) during the heatwave in the UK this week

Date:
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:26:28 +0000

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One keeps my car cool, the other keeps me cool and they're both on sale

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As TechRadar's retail editor, I'm usually at the forefront of the site's Amazon Prime Day coverage. Every year, I sort through and write up literally hundreds of deals. I have a confession to make, however. I'm often too busy writing up recommendations
for our readers that I don't even stop to buy anything for myself!

This year is different, however, as the extreme heat in the UK has finally spurred me into action taking advantage of the mega-sale. If you're also suffering form the heat, then here's two very, very useful purchases.

The first is a cheap sunscreen for your car. I've noticed these aren't that popular in England, but in hotter climates, they're a real mainstay wherever you go.

My car got so hot in the midday sun the other day that I almost burnt my hand on the steering wheel and front seat. On my way back from work, I picked up a cheap sunscreen and it's definitely made a big difference for comfort. The
car is still hot, but there's no danger of contact burns or the like.

The only issue I've found with the cheap sunscreen I bought the other day is that doesn't really fit my windscreen snugly and it's pretty bulky when folded. I spotted this Spigen Sunshade for 18.69 (was 21) in the Prime Day sale today and I'm kicking myself I didn't opt for that instead.

My second purchase, which is in my cart right now, is this Warmco handheld
fan for 21.97 (was 29.99) . I've had an old no-brand hand-held fan for a few years now, but it's finally decided to kick it in (the worst timing, I know). I love these little fans because you throw them in your bag wherever you go - public transport, into work, on holiday. I've even taken these to festivals, where they're always a hit.

This Warmco fan looks a little high-tech compared to the one I've been using, but judging by the reviews, it's exceptionally powerful for its size. Personally, I'm looking forward to the upgrade considering this thing can
last up to 18 hours on one charge. My two essential heatwave purchases at Amazon Spigen Car Front Windscreen Sunshade: was 21.99 now 18.69 at Amazon After burning my hand on my steering wheel, I decided to invest in a cheap reflective screen for my car. This Spigen shade comes from a trusted brand
and looks a lot better than the cheaper options out there thanks to its snug all-purpose fit. It's much easier to store than the foldable versions (it comes with its own little bag), and has two possible sizes so you can really tailor it to your car. View Deal Warmco Warmco Handheld Fan: was 29.99 now 21.79 at Amazon This Warmco Portable handheld fan is in my cart right now. Again, we haven't reviewed it, but it does have good Amazon reviews and the price is right thanks to an Amazon Prime Day deal. According to the user reviews, this looks to be a surprisingly powerful little fan that's capable
of 2.5 hours of operation per charge. View Deal More of today's best Amazon Prime Day sales Amazon Prime : get a 30-day free trial Amazon Devices : Fire, Ring & Blink from 13.99 Amazon Haul : up to 30% off Apple : up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch Appliances : up to 45% off Ninja & De'Longhi Beauty :
up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B Essentials : household goods from 5 Fans :
from 20 Fashion : up to 50% off Gaming : up to 25% off SSDs & games
Headphones : up to 50% off Beats & Sony Laptops : from 149 Tablets : Samsung
& Lenovo from 79.99 Toys : up to 25% off Lego and Tonies TVs : from 129.99 Vacuums : up to 40% off Shark & Roborock Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura



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