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Drivers told to remove three items from car boot before Monday
The heatwave can result in havoc with drivers' cars, it has been warned. Here's how to take action to stop running into trouble in the hot weather
Motorists are being warned to remove three items from their vehicles as the UK braces for a 'mini-heatwave'. With temperatures expected to soar to 31C in June, drivers are being advised to take precautions to prevent damage to their cars. Aerosol cans, electronic devices and bottled water should all be removed from vehicles, experts have warned.
Aerosol cans can explode when exposed to high temperatures, causing potential damage to the car's interior. It's generally recommended that these items are not left in unattended vehicles at any time of year to completely eliminate this risk.
Electronic devices could suffer permanent battery damage if exposed to hot weather, and in some cases, they could even short-circuit. This could lead to sparking and potentially start a fire inside the vehicle.
Bottled water is another item to avoid leaving in a hot car. Recent studies have shown that plastic water bottles can leach BPA, microplastics, and other harmful chemicals into the water when heated, reports Birmingham Live.
BigWantsYourCar said: "Many drivers are surprised to learn that something as simple as a can of cola or a damp towel can lead to significant damage. It's especially common during heatwaves when people leave items in the car after a day at the beach, gym or park."
The Met Office's early forecast for June says: "Changeable weather across the UK with a mixture of Atlantic weather systems moving in from the west interspersed with dry and sunny periods.
"The wettest conditions are likely to be in the northwest, with the driest weather in the south and southeast. Temperatures are most likely to be near or slightly above normal, perhaps with some hot spells at times, especially across the south."
