Drivers urged to remove item from car before Friday | UK | News
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With balmy temperatures expected to prevail across the UK this Bank Holiday weekend, experts are urging drivers to remove a specific item from their vehicles before Friday.
Mercury is expected to rise starting tomorrow (May 22).
Although many welcome the warm weather, it will inevitably cause cars to heat up significantly.
This notable change in conditions has led to a warning for drivers to clear e-cigarettes from their vehicles. Markus Lindblad, Head of Legal and External Affairs HayppIt revealed the risks of leaving e-cigarettes in the car when temperatures start to rise and what steps to take if your vape overheats.
All electronic cigarettes require a battery to operate, and these batteries are very sensitive to extreme fluctuations in temperature, especially heat.
If you leave your e-cigarette in the car and it is exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time, there is a risk that the battery will swell, leak, and in some cases potentially explode.
The intense heat inside a parked car can also cause the e-liquid inside vapes to thin or cause the vape tank to expand, causing leaks.
A leaking vape not only leaves a sticky residue on the vehicle interior that is difficult to clean, but can also cause skin irritation in some cases.
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If an e-cigarette is detected leaking into the vehicle, it is strongly recommended that you do not use it and dispose of it responsibly.
Exposing a vape to extreme heat can also cause significant damage to its internal components, negatively impact the device’s performance, shorten battery life, and damage the coils, display, or tank.
If an e-cigarette triggers a fire in a car, car owners may find themselves unable to make a successful insurance claim.
Some policies may contain clauses that exclude cover for fires caused by vaping devices on the grounds that it increases the risk of fire to the owner’s vehicle, potentially exposing them to repair costs of up to £1,000.
If you’ve left your e-cigarette in a sweltering car for a long time, it’s important to carefully cool the device by storing it in a cool, dark place.
Alternatively, wipe it with a cold, damp cloth and let it air dry. If your electronic cigarette is overheated, do not under any circumstances immerse it in water to reduce the temperature; Otherwise the risk of battery explosion may increase significantly.
