Breakdown: Why your car thermometer is usually inaccurate
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Why car thermometers always seem 'inaccurate' and show it's colder than it actually is
Driving in heatwaves: Why the temperature on your car dashboard is different to BOM - ABC News
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Here's why you shouldn't trust your car thermometer on hot days in the South, Weather
Driving in heatwaves: Why the temperature on your car dashboard is different to BOM - ABC News
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Why Your Car Thermometer is Wrong
Vehicle thermometers: Why they can be inaccurate
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This is why your car thermometer is almost always wrong - The Washington Post
How does a car thermometer work? - Quora
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Why are car temperatures inaccurate?