Motorists facing icy windscreens this winter can use a simple freezer bag filled with warm water to clear ice in seconds, according to experts. The tip comes as the Met Office warns of further snowfall across central and northern parts of the UK in January.
Nick Zapolski, motoring expert at ChooseMyCar.com, said household items such as freezer bags, socks and dish sponges can save money while keeping cars safe. 'Many parts of the UK continue to hit freezing temperatures, and this means that our cars will start to need extra care,' he explained.
Other hacks include placing socks over windscreen wipers to prevent them sticking, and using a 20p coin to check tyre tread depth. The legal minimum tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre.
Drivers are also advised to park facing east so the morning sun can help melt ice, and to clean number plates with mild soapy water to avoid fines of up to £1,000 for obscured plates.
