Liquor bottles to sunglasses, 5 things you shouldn’t leave in your car in summer

Liquor bottles to sunglasses, 5 things you shouldn’t leave in your car in summer

Mangalore Today News Network/News18

March 21, 2024: The summer season is already here, and the sun is shining a little brighter now. But do you know that during this time, the high temperatures can cause hazards that could damage our cars? Though we like to focus on the everyday things we keep in our car as it sits in the summer heat, small mistakes can lead to major issues.

 

Fire accidents usually occur in cars and bikes in the summer. There are many incidents, like a fire breaking out in a car parked in the sun, a fire breaking out in a car travelling on the road, and car windows breaking. Experts say that the reason for this is the little things that we neglect. Experts suggest that keeping certain items in the car in the summer is dangerous. Here are some items we shouldn’t leave in our car during the summer:

Sunglasses: Many people usually have the habit of wearing sunglasses in the summer. But they are placed on the dashboard while driving the car. But when the car is parked in the sun, the sunglasses act like magnifying glasses and cause a fire hazard. If one uses glasses with plastic frames, there is a chance that they will melt in the heat of the sun, which can lead to accidents.

Lighters: Many people who have the habit of smoking carry a lighter with them. But these lighters should not be left in cars, even by mistake. If the car is left in the sun for too long, there is a risk of fire from these lighters.

Liquor bottles and cans: Keeping liquor bottles and cans in cars is very dangerous. This is because carbonated drinks have a risk of exploding when temperatures are high.

Certain make-up products: There are certain makeup products, such as make-up kits or lipsticks, that should not be kept in the car. Because they are flammable at high temperatures and can get dissolved and spoiled.

Hand sanitisers: Hand sanitisers are high in alcohol content. These also have the risk of exploding when overheated. That is why it is better not to keep hand sanitisers in a car parked in the sun.