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​Automobile Desk: Car has become an important part of our lifestyle today. Often people forget many of their belongings inside the car in a hurry. However, whether the weather is scorching hot or rainy, leaving certain items inside the car for a long time can prove to be extremely dangerous. The temperature inside a closed vehicle increases much faster than outside, which can not only harm your health but can also cause financial loss.

Medicines may be ineffective

If you regularly take medicine for any disease, never forget to keep it in the car. The chemical structure of medicines can change due to extreme temperature and moisture. Due to this, their effect may be reduced or completely eliminated. Consumption of such medicines at the time of need may prove ineffective or even harmful for health.

Serious damage occurs to gadgets and batteries.

Leaving electronic devices like mobile, laptop, tablet or power bank in a closed car can prove costly. There is a risk of their lithium-ion batteries exploding or getting damaged due to excessive heat. Apart from this, thieves can break the glass of the car and make away with the valuable gadgets kept on the seat, due to which you will have to face the loss of both the device and data.

Sunscreen and cosmetics spoilage

It is not advisable to keep sunscreen or other beauty products used for sun and skin protection in a hot vehicle. Due to high temperature, the active ingredients present in them become inactive. Not only this, there is a danger of the tube or bottle bursting due to excessive heat, which can make the seats and interior of the car dirty.

Water from plastic bottles can become poisonous

Many people keep plastic water bottles in the car. Plastic bottles kept in a car parked in the sun heat up and start releasing bisphenol-A (BPA) and other harmful chemicals. This chemical laden water is very harmful for health. If it is necessary to keep water in the car, always use a good quality stainless steel bottle.

Fear of theft of valuables and documents

Leaving purse, handbag, cash or important documents open on the car seat is a direct invitation to anti-social elements. Many times, anti-social elements break the precious glass of the vehicle just for a small bag. Even if for some reason you have to keep the luggage in the car, always keep it locked in the boot space (diggi) instead of keeping it in a visible place from outside.

​Make it a habit to take just 10 seconds to check the seats, dashboard and floor before parking and locking the car. This small precaution can keep you safe from big financial losses and health risks.