Items You Should Not Keep In Your Car

Items You Should Not Keep In Your Car

Y'all, leaving stuff in your car can be a real bad idea. Extreme heat, freezing cold, or just plain thieves can mess up your belongings or even your ride. I learned this the hard way when I left a chocolate bar in my car during a summer day—came back to a gooey mess all over my seats! To save you from similar oops moments, here’s a list of things you should never stash in your car.

Medicine

Pills and liquids can get wonky when it’s too hot or cold. Heat can make meds less effective, or worse, change how they work. Keep your prescriptions inside where it’s nice and stable.

Electronics

Phones, laptops, and tablets don’t vibe with extreme temps. Batteries can die faster, and screens might crack or glitch out. Plus, shiny gadgets are a magnet for thieves looking to score.

Food

Leaving snacks or groceries in your car is asking for trouble. They can spoil, attract bugs, or just stink up the place. Trust me, you don’t want to deal with a rotten banana smell for weeks.

Aerosol Cans

Spray paint, hairspray, or even deodorant can legit explode in a hot car. The pressure builds up, and boom—your car’s a mess. Keep these in a cool, safe spot at home.

Important Papers

Your passport, car title, or any sensitive docs can get damaged by heat or stolen by crooks. Identity theft is no joke, so store these in a secure place, not your glovebox.

Sunscreen

Kinda ironic, but sunscreen can break down in high heat, making it useless for protecting your skin. Plus, the bottle might leak, leaving a greasy mess everywhere.

Plastic Bottles

Water or soda in plastic bottles can leach chemicals when they get hot, and that’s not great for your health. Also, they can burst and make your car a sticky disaster.

Musical Instruments

Guitars, violins, or anything wood can warp or crack in crazy temps. Humidity swings ain’t kind to them either, so keep your gear indoors.

Pet Supplies

Dog food or treats can go bad quick, and leaving leashes or toys in the car can tempt your pup to chew up your seats. Store pet stuff in a pantry or closet instead.

Cash or Valuables

Leaving money, jewelry, or fancy sunglasses in your car is like begging for a break-in. Thieves are always scoping, so don’t make it easy for them—take your valuables with ya.

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