Posted on 1/31/2022

With winter in full swing in Pequannock, NJ, there are certain things you should avoid storing in your car. Not only can the hold make it more dangerous to drive, hurt your car components, but it can also ruin the things you store inside it. Here are 5 things to avoid leaving in your freezing car: Smartphones, Laptops, and Anything with a Battery As you may know, the cold can weaken your car battery. What makes your phone, laptop, and other electronics any different? As temperatures drop, the batteries in these devices can drain a lot faster. And the freezing temperature can completely kill it if you leave it out there long enough. Prescription Medications It would be best if you never left any of your medicine inside your car as it can weaken its effects or alter the chemicals within it altogether. Instead, we advise that you store it in a safe container in a bag or bookbag. Musical Instruments Instruments like violins, guitars, cello, and other wooden instruments are susc ... read more