The summer months are winding down, but you must be careful not to leave valuable things in your Nissan SUV. Hot cars can be dangerous for multiple reasons; leaving something behind as your vehicle gets hot can harm them severely. Here are seven things you should never leave behind in a hot car, courtesy of Bedford Nissan.
Kids and Pets
If you ignore every other item on this list, heed this one: never leave your children and pets in a hot car. If you’re headed inside, bring them with you. If you’re going somewhere that isn’t pet-friendly, consider leaving your furry friends at home in the air conditioning.
Electronics
Electronics are built to handle some heat, but a hot car might be too much for them. If you keep electronics in your vehicle, ensure they’re tucked away and out of direct sunlight.
Medications
Prolonged heat exposure can affect life-saving medication so that it doesn’t work as well. Always keep your medicine with you in a medicine holder.
Flammables
Items like lighters and even hand sanitizer may spontaneously combust when exposed to sufficient heat. Make sure to keep these out of your car on a hot day.
Damp Clothes
Have you spent a day at the beach? Ensure you don’t leave wet towels or clothes in your car for long; otherwise, they’ll grow mildew, yeast, and bacteria that can spread to your car’s upholstery.
Food and Drinks
Any food that can spoil will do so quickly in a hot vehicle. Even non-perishable goods can lose flavor and texture after prolonged heat exposure.
Plants
Plants need sunlight, but excessive exposure can damage them irreparably. Get them out of your hot car as soon as possible.
Find Your Nissan SUV at Bedford Nissan
With summers seemingly growing longer and hotter by the year, you might be looking for an SUV built to keep you cool. Visit Bedford Nissan today to shop our Nissan SUV line-up and see what models suit you best.
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