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From Motoring Research
Unless your car has a heated windscreen, using an ice scraper is a familiar routine on frosty winter mornings. However, what if you find ice on the inside of the windscreen?
Ice forms because moisture has condensed on the glass and then frozen when the temperature drops below zero.
The easiest way to remove the moisture may simply be opening the doors and ventilating the car.
If you need a quicker result, grab your ice scraper and use the heater blowers to direct heat onto the windscreen.
Laying a cloth or towel over the top of the dashboard will soak up the water from the melting ice. Do not use de-icing fluid on the inside of the car, as the vapours can be harmful to health.
Read More: How to Prepare Your Car for Winter
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If you buy a new Skoda, you’ll find an ice scraper in the filler cap (see above). Otherwise, it’s best to carry one in the car.
Don’t attempt to free frozen windscreen wipers by switching them on, as you could burn out the motor. Make sure the wipers are off before you start the car – and not left in rain-sensing mode.
Many cars have an integrated moisture sensor that helps the air conditioning system assess the dew effect on the windscreen. This should prevent the screen from fogging up.
Using air recirculation mode or having the air conditioning switched off may also cause to windscreen to fog up. To prevent this, use the air-con in ‘auto’ mode.
I can see clearly now…
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Keeping the inside of the windscreen dry will prevent ice from forming overnight. Knock snow from your shoes before getting in and remove wet coats from the car when you park it.
You could even take out the carpet mats to dry them in your home overnight, or use rubber mats during the winter months.
Finally, when it comes to clearing snow and ice from the outside of your windscreen, do not use a credit card or anything that wasn’t designed for the purpose.
An ice scraper and/or de-icing fluid are the best solutions, while using a windscreen cover overnight is the best means of prevention.
Read More: Winter Driving Guide 2022
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