Drivers urged to remove 5 things from car before December

Motorists have been urged to remove five common items from their car as temperatures plummet ahead of .

Common items such as phones or laptops may "stop working" if left in cold environments such as vehicles.

Meanwhile, musical instruments, medications and aerosol cans can also be impacted if road users are not careful.

Motoring experts across the industry have previously urged due to the serious consequences.

rounds up the best advice with road users at risk this December.

Electronic devices

It may be easy to accidentally leave a phone or laptop in your car after a hard day at work. However, specialists have warned this simple mistake could have costly consequences later down the line.

said: "If phones, laptops, tablets get too cold, they may stop working correctly, have battery problems or shut down.

"This is because most electronic equipment works best within the temperature range of 0-35 degrees celsius. To avoid risking these issues, never leave electronic equipment in the car!"

Medications

Motorists with medical conditions may have to take their medication in the car regularly. Those travelling, commuting to work or heading on holiday may think leaving medicines in the car is safe.

But, the colder temperatures over winter "may hinder their effectiveness".

added: "Hard pills and capsules should be affected the least, but liquids and injectable medications can be altered by the low temperature. Always store your medication at room temperature to maintain its potency."

Aerosol products and tins

Hairspray or spray paint are just two common aerosol products road users may find lurking in their vehicles.

But, motorists could be in for a shock with the colder weather possibly causing cans to "explode" in a safety hazard.

Experts at stressed: "Exposure to either heat or cold temperatures can destabilise the pressurised cans. Cold can make the cans crack or even explode."

Damp clothes

Wet items sitting in warmer cars can massively backfire with

It is against the Highway Code to travel with a fogged-up windscreen with fines issued to individuals found to be driving vehicles in an unsafe condition.

commented: "Damp clothes, umbrellas, or even a wet dog can all add to the humidity levels inside the car. It's best to remove them or keep them in a sealed bag until they can be dried."

Wooden musical instruments

According to experts, cold temperatures can "strongly affect" instruments with any made of wood likely to be most affected.

Cold temperatures can cause cracks in the wood while musicians risk causing "permanent damage" in a major blow.

added: "When it's cold, the wood narrows, causing instruments such as violins and guitars to become out of tune. Leaving these instruments in your car during the winter months can cause costly and permanent damage."