Drivers urged to remove common device from car in hot weather to avoid fire risk

A motoring expert has urged drivers to never leave a certain device inside their car during warm weather to prevent thousands of pounds worth of damage that insurers may refuse to cover. Many Brits are currently experiencing a spell of pleasant weather, with cloudless blue skies and high temperatures encouraging many to head out on long drives into the countryside. However, Markus Lindblad, director of the tobacco-free nicotine pouch and vape retailer Haypp , noted that drivers who leave vapes inside their car on hot days increase the risk of fires starting.

He warned: "All vapes require a battery to function, and these batteries are very sensitive to any extreme change in temperatures, especially heat. "If you leave your vape in the car, and it's exposed to the sun for a long period of time, then the vape battery is at risk of swelling, leaking and in some cases, can potentially cause the battery to explode." Haypp warned that the batteries found in vapes are particularly susceptible to hot weather, particularly increasing in size and leaking.



This could result in the vape quickly becoming less efficient, reducing the lifespan of the battery and damaging other components, and the juice inside leaking - creating a sticky mess that would likely be difficult and time-consuming to clean. However, in extreme cases, drivers who leave a vape inside a hot car could soon find that the battery explodes, likely resulting in extreme damage to the interior and a fire breaking out. As a result, it is vital that motorists store vapes, along with other electronic devices that feature batteries, carefully - removing them from the vehicle when it is left unattended.

Markus also stressed that motorists unfortunate enough to have a vape battery explode inside their car are unlikely to get any money from their car insurance as they were at fault. He added: "If a vape causes a car fire, owners may not be able to claim on their insurance. "Some policies might have clauses that exclude coverage for fires caused by vaping devices, arguing that you increased the vehicle's fire risk, resulting in the car owner paying £1,000s worth of damage.

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