New study shows being in car 20 minutes or longer could raise serious health risks and last updated 2021-03-04 12:05:16-05 DRIVERS COULD FACE RISKS FROM CHEMICALS â For real estate professional Anissa Figueroa, her car is much more than a vehicle, itâs her mobile office. âIt is my lifeline, basically,â said the salesperson with Coldwell Banker Realty Global Luxury Denver. âJust running around for listings, showings.â With a booming real estate market, Figueroa is now spending a lot more time traveling in her car. âGas wise, Iâll probably go through a full tank in less than a week, easily,â she said.