From road trips to daily commutes and even quick errands, our cars often become second homes. Whether we're using them for work, eating meals on the go, or waiting to pick the kids up from gymnastics practice, we tend to spend a lot of time in our vehicles.

So when it’s finally time to go inside, it’s easy to forget a few things or just not feel like bringing them in. While some items can stay in your car until the next day, certain, seemingly innocuous things can not only attract criminals but also cause other stressful and expensive problems. Here, experts share eight things you should never leave in your car overnight.

Shantae Duckworth , professional organizer and founder of Shantaeize Your Space

Manny Khoshbin , luxury car collector and content creator

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