With winter weather making its presence known in the UK already, drivers are preparing for freezing temperatures over the coming days, weeks and months. After Storm Arwen brought strong winds, heavy rain and snow to much of the UK, motorists will be wary of further extreme weather.
When it comes to removing frost from car windscreens, most people will use a traditional scraper or a de-icing solution.
These are generally accepted to be the most common ways of clearing frost in the mornings, although some drivers use more unconventional methods.
Many home remedies have also been debated, including using a mixture of salt and water, using vodka and even root vegetables.
Richard Bruce, Motoring Director of Halfords, urged drivers to use caution when clearing their windscreens this winter.
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“The safest way to effectively de-ice the windscreen is with a windscreen scraper or de-icer.”
By pouring hot water onto the windscreen, it increases the risk of the windscreen being damaged.
The extreme temperature change can crack or shatter the glass.
The runoff from the boiling water can also cause further issues with the vehicle as it can damage the paintwork by melting the protective wax layer on the paint.
It can also be incredibly easy to burn yourself when pouring hot water onto a windscreen.
Research has shown that one in five drivers have resorted to pouring boiling water over their windscreen to remove frost.
Mr Bruce continued, saying: “If you’re looking for a more long-term solution, Halfords sells a windscreen treatment that can help.
“Called Duxback, it creates a long-lasting hydrophobic coating that keeps Jack Frost at bay by making ice easier to remove from your windscreen during the winter months.
“It also means if motorists are driving over 40 mph, they won’t need to use their wipers as the rainwater simply runs straight off.”
Robert Bruce also advised motorists that driving in the snow that should always be avoided if possible.
In the past few days, the Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for ice for much of Scotland, the east and south west of England and Wales.
It is expected that further weather warnings will be given in the lead up to the new year as many get ready for a potential white Christmas.
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