12/12/2022
How to de-ice your car (legally and safely)
Thoroughly clearing the windscreen of ice is not the work of a moment.
It could take around 10 minutes, not least because you'll also need to de-ice the side windows, mirrors and lights too. Don’t be tempted to just clear the ice enough to see ahead. Remember blind spots?
Using a dedicated ice-scraper and de-icer will speed things up.
Don't wait until the first frost before discovering you have run out of de-icer: plan ahead.
Sq**rt the de-icer over the windscreen, before clearing the ice with a scraper.
It’s also worth lifting up your wipers by hand to check they are not frozen to the windscreen.
If they are, switching them on could potentially burn out the motor – again, an expensive fix. It could also tear the wiper blades.
If you do not have any de-icer, there are other common household solutions you can use instead.Remember, if you’re heading out for the day, be sure to keep a spare de-icer and scraper in the car.
Temperatures can quickly drop in the evening, meaning you might need to repeat the process before leaving work.
Stay safe.