When
winter is around the corner, we all prepare ourselves for the chilly
mornings and frosty nights. We stock up the wood for the fireplace,
take out the woollen clothes, blankets, quilts, and all such things.
Imagine waking up to a snowing morning, stepping out of your house,
only to see your car covered in snow. And the first thought that
strikes your mind is how tedious a chore it would be to get rid of
the ice and prepare your car for running on the road.
Taking
out even a few minutes on a busy morning to clean your car might seem
like costing too much, and we all want to take some shortcut to get
rid of it as quickly as possible. Not de-icing your car strictly
means going against the law and leading to paying a hefty amount as
fine.
So
to save you from feeling the blues of de-icing your car on a winter
morning, here is a complete guide on how to de-ice your car to chill
you out.
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TURN ON YOUR ENGINE
Ignite
your engine and turn it on to use it to start melting the ice on your
windows. The fans should be pointing towards the windows, and the
temperature should be appropriately adjusted. Use
the heater button of your car if it is present at full blast since
hot air captures moisture.
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NEVER LEAVE THE CAR UNATTENDED
Not
many of us would be aware of the fact that leaving your car outside
with its engines turned on is going against the law and, if caught,
makes you compensate for the same in terms of a fine. It is said that
cold weather is a car thief’s friend. If you leave your car
unattended with keys turned on, the chances of it getting stolen are
quite high. In such a case, your insurance company is not liable to
pay any cover for your stolen car because of an irresponsible,
insensible thing you did. So it is okay to turn on the engines and
leave the car standing like that but never leave it unattended.
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REMOVE THE ICE, IF ANY
For
clearing the front grille of your car, use a brush to wipe out all
the snow that is present. One of the marvellous inventions of
technology is a de-icer which, after being sprayed upon the car
windows, shows its magic within a few minutes and removes all the
ice. De-icer is easily available in any of the supermarkets.
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SAY NO TO BOILING WATER
If
you think that pouring a jug full of hot water over the snow-covered
windscreens are the easiest way out, then you’re terribly mistaken
there. Instead of doing any good, suddenly pouring boiling water over
cold windows can lead to visible cracks on the window.
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PRECAUTION IS BETTER THAN CURE
To
prevent ice from forming layers over your window, soak a towel in a
salt-water solution and spread it on your windscreens. This will act
as a shield and protect your windows from being covered in ice and
will eventually save you from the early morning hassle.
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BE PATIENT
Wait
patiently till the time all the ice has been removed off the windows,
and it is as clear as glass. Hanging in there for a few minutes might
save you from any hazards that might arise due to the snowy winters.
BE-WINTER
READY
Always
remember, it is important to have a clear view from all sides while
driving. So do not ever compromise on the time it takes to de-ice
your car. Along with that, using winter tyres with deep tread cuts is
a must in frosty weather and snow-camouflaged roads. Visit Jackson
MOT to
compare prices of the winter
tyres in Northampton
from
leading brands of the industry.
Happy
winters!
