If there’s one thing you learn as a Virginia Beach Jeep dealer, it’s that there are certain things you just never leave in your vehicle on a hot day. At Hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep® RAM Virginia Beach, we’ve seen plenty of drivers damage their interior by leaving these things behind. Make sure to bring these things with you when the temperature climbs.
Your Phone
It’s easy to leave your phone behind, but a hot cabin can do damage to your electronics faster than you might think. Computers, tablets, and other electronics are just as much at risk in hot weather. Plus, leaving them visible is an invitation for thieves to try to break in.
Water Bottles
If you’ve left a water bottle behind on a hot day, you should probably throw it away when you get back. Heat can release BPA and other dangerous chemicals from these bottles. Even with a reusable bottle, heat encourages bacterial growth, so bring your drink with you.
Groceries
Produce doesn’t respond well to a hot cabin, and neither do frozen food or dairy products. Try to save grocery shopping for the end of your round of errands to keep your food safe. Wine is just as unhappy in a hot interior—expanding air may break the seal, which will quickly leave you with vinegar.
Medication
Some drivers may keep morning medication in their car, but heat can decrease your pills’ effectiveness. This won’t make your medication dangerous, but it may affect your symptoms. The best strategy is to keep your pills at home or with you. Also, make sure you store sunscreen somewhere cool, since it doesn’t do well in the heat.
Kids and Animals
This is by far the most crucial item on our list. Always check your back seat before leaving the vehicle, and don’t even leave kids or animals in the car unattended with the AC running. If the vehicle stalls and the AC cuts out, the interior can get dangerously hot very quickly.
Get Jeep® Accessories in Virginia Beach, VA
Jeep accessories can help you beat the heat and protect your interior. Stop by our Virginia Beach Jeep dealership and find sunshades and other hot-weather accessories for your vehicle. Keep your interior looking its best all summer long with a quick stop today!