Have you ever wondered what items not to leave in your car?

Believe me, this is a very important and relevant question. 

After all, people often leave their cars parked in the sun, and that's not good. 

Because heat or humidity, for example, can damage objects, harm your health, and also be costly!

Therefore, knowing exactly what should and shouldn't be left in the car is more than fundamental! 

With the goal of helping you with this issue as well, which involves your safety, your money, your health, and the upkeep of your car, our experts have once again stepped in.

And as always, they bring an article that is more than special in terms of information.

So, to find out once and for all which items not to leave in your car, just check out today's article! 

So, off we go!

Just as important as knowing which items not to leave inside the car is knowing what can be left inside the vehicle. 

Therefore, our experts have compiled a list of 10 items to leave or not leave in your car. 

Time to increase your knowledge on the subject. Let's get started!

Let's start with items that have been in fashion for some time now because of the pandemic! 

Since everyone is wearing masks and using hand sanitizer, leaving these items in the car is perfectly fine. 

After all, there are a lot of forgetful people who end up forgetting to bring a mask, right?

Furthermore, always carrying a small bottle of hand sanitizer to disinfect your hands is also very important. 

Many people are afraid to leave a small bottle of 70% hand sanitizer out, claiming it's flammable. 

But don't worry, after all, the risk of the car catching fire because of this is zero.

This is because the ignition point of 70% alcohol gel only occurs above 300°C. 

Leaving the car in the sun will heat up the interior, but not enough to cause a fire because of the hand sanitizer. 

Cell phones are a true ally in everyday tasks, and in the car, this is no different. 

The device serves as a GPS, a radio, and a means of communication. 

That's why it's so important to keep a charging cable in the car, so that the battery is always fully charged!

For those who use navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze, it's important not to let your phone interfere with driving.

After all, using a phone while driving is a serious offense. 

So, to avoid this type of problem, simply use a mount designed for use in automobiles. Simple, right?

Continuing our list of items to keep in your car, or to keep inside, we have the first aid kit.

There's no need to turn your glove compartment into a pharmacy. 

But it's always important to have a kit with antiseptics, adhesive tape, disposable gloves or bandages on hand for minor wound care. 

After all, incidents happen, and being prepared to deal with them is essential!

Here's another very important kit to keep in the vehicle: the tool kit. 

A small kit with specific tools helps any driver solve minor problems until they can reach a repair shop.

Therefore, having basic items in the car such as pliers, screwdrivers, Phillips screwdrivers, rolls of electrical tape, and also a flashlight, can be very helpful in situations that get out of control.

It's something inexpensive and extremely important. 

Your mother was always right: never leave your umbrella behind. 

Especially now that we are entering spring and summer, which are the wetter seasons. 

Therefore, an umbrella is very useful on days when the weather changes from one hour to the next. 

People who live in large cities, like São Paulo, often joke that in a single day, it's possible for all four seasons to show up. 

Therefore, having an umbrella will prevent you from getting wet during a rainstorm!

The good news is that there are compact models for sale that take up no space at all inside the vehicle. 

From now on, we'll show you which items you shouldn't leave in your car, and a plastic water bottle is one of them!

Staying hydrated is very important for health, especially in a tropical country like Brazil!

However, it is not recommended to keep this type of packaging inside your car!

This is because sunlight on them can act like a magnifying glass and cause burns and fires in the upholstery and dashboard of the car. 

Furthermore, plastic bottles, when exposed to high temperatures, release toxic substances into the water that, when consumed, are harmful to health. 

But don't worry, there's a solution! 

If you have a habit of carrying a water bottle in your car, always opt for aluminum or glass containers. 

This is because they are not harmful to health and also reduce unnecessary plastic waste, in addition to helping keep water fresher for longer. 

Here we have a logical class of which objects not to leave inside the car! 

Lighters, aerosol sprays like deodorant, and flammable objects such as gas cylinders or liquid alcohol are completely unsuitable for the high temperatures inside a vehicle. 

With the increase in temperature inside the cabin, flammable substances within these containers can combust, explode, and thus cause a fire. 

Therefore, don't take them in the car, not even for a quick trip.

Electronic devices should never be left inside the car!

Laptops, cell phones, tablets, and any other gadgets of this nature are sensitive to excessive heat. 

Leaving them inside the vehicle causes damage that can even be irreparable to these devices. 

Furthermore, it's important to point out that leaving them visible inside the vehicle makes them a target for thieves! 

So, no electronics, okay?

Continuing our list of items not to leave in the car, we have medications!

It's true that sometimes having a painkiller for a headache on hand is a lifesaver.

But keeping them inside the car is a terrible idea!

This is because all types of medication are sensitive to light and temperature variations. 

Therefore, they can lose their effectiveness, or even become harmful, if exposed to the excessive heat of the vehicle's cabin. 

So, if you need to take any medication with you, put it in your backpack or purse, okay?

And last but not least, we have valuables! 

Wallets, money (even coins), electronic equipment, bags, backpacks, and suitcases attract the attention of criminals. 

Therefore, they should not be left inside any vehicle, okay?

This is an incentive for theft and damage to your vehicle, so don't leave anything of value in plain sight inside your car. 

Now that you know which items not to leave in your car, we have a curious question for you:

Do you prefer a car or a cell phone?

Our question is quite logical. That's because, as many people know, the iPhone 13 has just been released.

And for the price of the top-of-the-line version, you can buy some very interesting vehicles to have in your garage.

So, if you prefer a car to a cell phone, we suggest you check out our special article.

There we'll show you which vehicles you can buy for the price of an iPhone 13.

To see the models, just click below!