CarMoney said many Brits do not realise that they can be damaged if left in freezing weather through the night, as the UK is hit by a -8C freeze.  (Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)

Warning to anybody who drives with phone in car and it's 'bad idea'

CarMoney said many Brits do not realise that they can be damaged if left in freezing weather through the night, as the UK is hit by a -8C freeze.

by · Birmingham Live

Your car can kill your phone’s battery for GOOD, experts are warning in an alert to anybody who drives with their mobile in their motor. CarMoney said many Brits do not realise that they can be damaged if left in freezing weather through the night, as the UK is hit by a -8C freeze.

CarMoney said in a warning: "Leaving laptops and other electronic devices is also a bad item due to their internal lithium-ion batteries becoming compromised by the cold weather. Expensive electronics should also be moved out of the car overnight due to security reasons."

"You’ll find that your batteries will run out of energy sooner due to the cold temperature affecting the electrochemical reactions within the battery, and alkaline batteries can even burst and leak," they added. They added: "A low temperature can cause the pressurised cans to destabilise, resulting in cracks or even an explosion of the can.

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"The same goes for hairspray, spray paint or WD-40." They went on: "If the seal is not broken after being left overnight in freezing temperatures, it may be possible to defrost the tin of food in the fridge but if it looks or smells bad, do not eat it." The car experts also said drivers should fizzy drinks with you when leaving your vehicle.

This is because sub zero temperatures can cause them to explode. They added: "Many people may leave their medication in the car as a reminder to take them on their daily commute. However, leaving prescribed medications in the car overnight during the winter may hinder their effectiveness, and even render them dangerous to take."

Experts recommend to keep "cartons of juice or bottled water" and also urged drivers to exit with their spectacles too, otherwise they risk broken frames as the cold air hits.