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Indian man in UK finds out his car had no AC, no space to install it: 45 degrees in Delhi is different because...

An Indian man in the UK discovered his car lacks air conditioning and cannot be retrofitted, highlighting climate differences.

Politics desk
NRI HeraldJune 27, 2026
3 min read
Man in car with text: "The UK was NOT ready for this heat. Neither was my car.

An Indian man living in the United Kingdom recently discovered that his car has no air conditioning and no space to install one. The man, who had purchased the vehicle in the UK, realized the omission only after experiencing warmer weather.

The car's design does not accommodate an aftermarket AC unit, leaving the owner with no option to add cooling. The situation has drawn attention to the differences in climate between the UK and India, where temperatures can soar to 45 degrees Celsius.

In the UK, where summers are generally milder, many cars are sold without air conditioning as a standard feature. This contrasts sharply with India, where AC is considered essential due to extreme heat.

The man's experience has sparked discussions among the Indian diaspora about adapting to local norms and the practical challenges of living in a different climate. No further details about the man or the specific car model have been disclosed.

Politics desk · June 27, 2026
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