A TIP to clear frost off your car’s windscreen could be dangerous – and will cost you thousands in repairs.
As the weather takes a turn and winter is just around the corner, experts have warned drivers not to take the quick and easy route to clearing ice off their motors.
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Not matter how much of a rush you’re in in the morning, the RAC is urging commuters not to use boiled kettle water and pour it over the front window.
The extreme change in temperature could actually crack or shatter your car’s windscreen instantly.
Even worse – the damage could happen whilst you’re driving.
A spokesperson for the RAC said: “It might seem tempting on a winter’s morning to fill the kettle and clear away all that pesky windscreen ice in an instant with some boiling water, but don’t even think about it.
“The extreme change of temperature (from freezing to boiling) can crack or shatter the windscreen, leaving your vehicle unsafe to drive and you with a hefty bill to replace it.”
It comes after drivers were warned to make sure they defrost their windows properly.
Motorists were last year being slapped with fines for not clearing the ice from the entirety of their screens.
In the height of winter last year, one man only scrapped a small square of frost away.
The practice known as “portholing” – clearing just enough ice off your windscreen so you can see out of it – can land drivers with a £60 fine and three penalty points on your licence, according to the RAC.
Rule 229 of the Highway Code states that before setting off in the winter drivers should make sure that they clear all snow and ice from their windows.
Failure to do so means you wouldn’t have a full view of the road and traffic ahead and could land you a fine for your car being in a “dangerous condition”.
The rule not only applies to ice or snow but you could also be fined for having too much mist or condensation on the windows.