7 items you should never leave in your vehicle - NewRoads Automotive Group (2024)

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7 items you should never leave in your vehicle - NewRoads Automotive Group? ›

Lighters – Check your center consoles and glove compartment. Leaving these fire starters in your car can be dangerous. When exposed to high heat, the flammable liquid inside can expand and breach the lighter, creating a fire hazard.

Lighters – Check your center consoles and glove compartment. Leaving these fire starters in your car can be dangerous. When exposed to high heat, the flammable liquid inside can expand and breach the lighter, creating a fire hazard.

Take the glove compartment, for instance. Many people still keep their vehicle registration and proof of insurance in this passenger-side cubbyhole, even though it's probably the first place thieves look after they smash your window or jimmy your lock.

According to the FDA, bacteria that can cause food-borne illnesses double every 20 minutes, even at room temperature. So don't leave groceries or leftovers in a warm car for more than two hours, or only an hour when it's over 90 degrees.

Wallet or purse

Leaving your wallet in the car in a visible place can bring unwanted attention from thieves. However, isn't a wallet something you should always have with you? It contains money, credit cards, and even documents. By stealing your wallet, a thief can access your personal information.

However, it's still a good idea to pack basic, essential items in your vehicle. You may already have the obvious supplies — a windshield scraper and brush, snow shovel, flashlight, jumper cables, first-aid kit, bottled water and tire gauge.

Flammable Materials

Most containers of hair spray, deodorant, or other aerosols have warnings to keep them out of temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit. When exposed to such temperatures, the containers may burst, causing damage to your car.

Make-up and Hairspray

Concealer, moisturizer and lipstick can quickly become a hot, gooey mess when heated to extreme temperatures. Hairspray, or any aerosol can, should not be exposed to temperatures greater than 120 degrees because the pressurized container can quickly explode.

What does putting deodorant in the fridge do? ›

Deodorant. Especially if using a natural formula, deodorant also benefits from a more chilled environment. Not only does this cooled product give your skin a little wake up call in the morning, it also keeps the formula effective and prevents any melting in wax-based anti-perspirants.

Unsupervised children can sometimes get their hands on matches and lighters, even if they are well hidden. More than half of all fatal fires started by children involved bedding, mattresses, or upholstered furniture. Never leave matches or lighters in a bedroom or any place where children may go without supervision.

Conclusion: It is unsafe to leave any type of lighter in a hot car as the high temperatures will cause it to become hot and potentially combust. Furthermore, the lighter's combination of oxygen and fuel can create a dangerous situation if left unattended.

The BIC lighter can provide more than 4,000 lights. However, it really depends on the burn-time of the flame. If you are lighting a stove, you will likely use a 0.75 second flame and burn around 0.001 grams of fuel. This means you have about 4,500 short lights from a full sized BIC lighter.

Exposing shoes to extreme heat will alter the shape of the shoe, making them “not your shoes anymore. Fit is so important.” You should also keep shoes away from any major heat source like a wood stove or a space heater for the same reason. Similarly, you should never leave shoes in a hot car.