Don't leave any of these items in your car this winter
There are several items you should never forget to take inside with you on those cold winter days and nights. AARP has a list of items that can be damaged or destroyed when temperatures begin to drop below freezing:
Don't leave any of these items in your car this winter
As we prepare for the winter season, there are plenty of items you should have stored in your vehicle just in case you get stuck on the side of the road. But there are several items you should never forget to take inside with you on those cold winter days and nights.
As we prepare for the winter season, there are plenty of items you should have stored in your vehicle just in case you get stuck on the side of the road.
But there are several items you should never forget to take inside with you on those cold winter days and nights.
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SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO - NOVEMBER 22, 2019: A vehicle with a car top carrier parked in a driveway is covered with snow and ice after a late autumn storm in New Mexico.
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AARP has a list of items that can be damaged or destroyed when temperatures begin to drop below freezing:
Medication:
Person with Multiple Sclerosis hand sorting prescription pills.
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Many medications can lose their effectiveness if they're left in freezing conditions, including insulin.
Electronics:
A laptop keyboard.
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Many batteries have trouble providing the power needed to use electronic devices and will shut down or not work.
Canned foods and liquids:
Canned goods.
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Liquids expand as they freeze, which could spell trouble with cans of soda or water bottles. Some containers could explode. And be careful with canned food as the same reaction could occur.
Musical instruments:
Yoshihiko Tanbara inspects guitars hanging on display.
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Wooden instruments can crack and break if it's too cold.
Eggs:
Close-up shot of eight eggs in an egg carton sitting on a kitchen counter.
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If you leave eggs in your car when temperatures fall below freezing, they could crack and make a mess.