More than four in 10 admitted to doing so at least three times per week and more than a million motorists idle every single day during winter, producing a carbon footprint over a lifetime of 825kg.
The fuel costs equate to the same amount of carbon emissions that would be produced if more than the whole population of Cardiff were to catch a flight to Egypt, the host nation of last year’s COP27.
While leaving their engine running to defrost their car, there is also a serious risk that someone may steal the vehicle and drive off.
Drivers should always ensure they have a proper scraper in their care in case of wintery emergencies.
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