A game-changing hack allows drivers to melt ice off their windscreen instantly and saves them from having to wait in the cold.
The four simple steps have been shared by driving experts Driving Test Success.
Le “la magie” is in the front windscreen fan that allows you to blast warm air onto your screen, speeding up the dissolving process.
According to the car experts, the steps are simple.
First drivers need to “put the car temperature on high [et] put the front windscreen fan on max”.
Driving Test Success adds: “The ice will start to melt away from the heat. Wipe away excess water and return the fan to normal.”
The group’s fans have been quick to share their delight at the genius life hack after they shared a video on TIC Tac.
L'un a dit: “Wow magic the ice is gone.”
Un autre ajouté: “Warm the windshield even faster by lowering the visor to trap the heat against the windshield.”
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Others have highlighted the downfalls to this technique with one user saying: “[Il] wastes more fuel just get out and scrape it off.”
According to motorists commenting on the post, ce defrosting method should be avoided if you have a small chip or crack in the windshield as it could cause even more damage.
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Dans another video, Driving Test Success has warned motorists to check their windscreen wipers are off before they start the car as they could get damaged if the wipers are frozen to the glass.
They’ve also encourage drivers to check that their headlights aren’t ice over for safety.