Comfort and Convenience
How warm the cabin feels is a personal matter, since one occupant may want cooler air on a summer errand while another prefers it warmer. Clothing and the time of day often shape that choice.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Before an early appointment, finding the mirror adjusters and the horn while still parked means those tasks do not compete with the first junction.
Multimedia and Connectivity
If a charging point is available, a commute is a convenient time to restore a phone battery ahead of an appointment. A low charge is awkward when maps or tickets are still needed after parking.