Be careful
As the country was hit with another cold-snap this week, motorists were left on edge as they took extra care on icy roads.
But even off the roads, your car could be the source of some trouble- especially when subject your belongings to an icy cold over-night stay in your parked vehicle.READ MORE: Snow in Ireland: Met Eireann pinpoints when cold snap will end as temperatures drop to -5 "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." Here's a list of some items that can be damaged if left in your car over-night when temperatures drop.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.
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