I’m a car servicing expert – hack to defrost your car windscreen costs 10p… but will make all the difference in winter
A CAR servicing expert has revealed a 10p hack that can make all the difference when defrosting your windscreen.
Roger Griggs explained how a cheap and easily available item could even keep your motor frost-free in the winter months.
Roger, from servicing and repair company , urged drivers to cover their windscreens overnight to prevent the glass from icing up when the mercury plunges.
He told : "Some owners have a full car cover, but if that feels a bit over the top or expensive, covering your windscreen with a blanket or cardboard will help."
You can make use of an old blanket that's maybe seen better days or recycle part of the cardboard box from your latest online delivery.
If you want to pick up some cardboard specially for the job, you can find large boxes online for as little as 20p and you should only need around half of it.
Old rugs or tarpaulins can also do the job nicely.
And if you're willing to shell out for a specialist cover these can be picked up for as little as a fiver online, while Amazon sell a well-reviewed half-cover for £19.97.
However, Roger cautioned motorists to make sure whatever cover they use is fixed down well to avoid it flying away on a windy night.
He added that these can be used even more effectively in conjunction with some de-icer spray applied before you cover it up.
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Roger explained: "Some de-icer sprays can be used on your car windows the night before, preventing the build-up of frost.
"If it's an especially cold morning you may have to spray another round of de-icer."
Sprays are commercially available for around £2, or you can make your own version for pennies using a vinegar and water solution.
Just make sure to avoid common myths which could actually damage your motor.
For example, never use boiling water to rid your windscreen of ice or use a bank card as a cheap scraper.
It comes after one driver revealed a 65p Aldi essential that can de-ice your driveway in seconds.
Meanwhile, an expert mechanic explained how a £7 Tesco top-up can get your heater going again in cold weather.