With temperatures dropping across the UK it’s important to ensure any vehicle is safe and free of any frost or snow in the morning. It can be frustrating to deal with a car covered in frost but there are some ingenious quick and easy steps to take to get on the road faster.
Rub wiper blades with alcohol
A common issue on a frosty morning is wiper blades sticking to the windscreen. It’s not advisable to just try and pry them off as they could snap or cause more damage.
Instead, wipe down each blade with rubbing alcohol on a cloth. Not only will it cut through the frost, but it will also remove any debris from the blade that can cause streaking and squeaking noises.
Warm-up your car key
For any cars not fitted with keyless entry, a frosty morning can be an issue due to frozen locks. A simple way around this is to gently heat the car key with a match or lighter.
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Not only will it prevent freezing, but it will also protect any rubber around the car including bushes. The spray should also stop electric windows from freezing shut in the winter.
Park the car facing east
Something as simple as parking their car in the right place can give drivers one less job to worry about on a cold morning.
Because the sun rises in the east, it can melt away the ice on the windscreen for the driver – giving them a few extra minutes in bed. However, it will depend on how much sunlight they get and how early they leave the house.
Spray vinegar
With some forward planning, drivers can stop frost from forming in the first place and spraying the windscreen can help. A solution of mixed water and vinegar sprayed on the car the night before will help to prevent the appearance of frost.
Vinegar is often used as a de-icer because its freezing point is much lower than water’s, meaning the water doesn’t have the chance to settle and freeze on top of the vinegar.
Bed sheet
If drivers have no option but to park outside overnight, they could make use of an old or spare bed sheet to help them. Putting a bed sheet or large piece of cardboard over the windscreen and using the wipers to hold it in place overnight is an effective and cheap way to shield it from the ice. It’s important to remember driving with limited vision during icy weather conditions is not only dangerous but can also land drivers with a £100 fine and three points on their licence.
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