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Sunscreen and 11 other things drivers should not leave in a hot car

Published 14 August 2022
By James Mills
When it’s just 22°C outside, it can reach 47°C inside a car within 60 minutes. These are the things you should leave inside.
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Sit, Fido! Sit! Now belt up!

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News: Open window not enough to keep your dog cool...

Survey finds pet owners wrong about leaving their pet in a car on a hot day
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