Drivers warned not to leave ‘unexpected’ items in cars overnight

Drivers warned not to leave ‘unexpected’ items in cars overnight in winter. (Image: Getty)With the weather turning chilly, it is easy to forget that some items don’t fare well in low temperatures. Motoring experts at CarMoney have revealed the things that drivers should never leave in their cars overnight in winter – including medication.A frozen carbonated beverage will expand as it freezes, and put pressure on the dissolved CO2 inside, causing the can to explode or fizz more when opened manually.Andrew Marshall, Marketing Manager at CarMoney, said: “Just as there are certain items that can be damaged by high temperatures if left in our cars, many unexpected belongings can also be negatively affected by the cold.”Not only can this potentially cost us money due to items breaking, but it can also impact our health, such as medications and even dangerous explosions of some products.”To combat this, we recommend always taking key items out of the car into the house where it is warmer and more secure.”READ MORE: Drivers urged to use ‘magic’ one-button trick to defrost the car The active chemicals in liquids and injectable medications can be altered by the low temperature. (Image: Getty)If drivers leave glasses or even sunglasses in the car during the winter months, they may find that the frames become more vulnerable to breaking.The extremely cold temperatures can damage the lenses by causing them to expand and contract, resulting in a distorted or warped vision.Compromised driving glasses can be dangerous when drivers need clear vision of the road.Motorists can combat this by keeping their glasses in a case or bringing them inside after their journey.DON’T MISS Sainsbury’s implements new 50p charge in petrol stations [INSIGHT] Cyclists urged to let cars overtake and stop riding two-abreast [REVEAL] Classic car owners warned of ‘serious’ E10 problems [WARNING]  Top 10 most dangerous places to drive in the UK. (Image: EXPRESS)Many people may leave their daily medication in the car as a reminder to take them on their daily commute, but leaving prescribed medications in the car overnight during the winter may hinder their effectiveness, and even render them dangerous to take.Hard pills and capsules should be affected the least, but the active chemicals in liquids and injectable medications can be altered by the low temperature and can degrade quickly.Drivers should therefore always store their medication at room temperature to maintain its potency.