As the UK faces frosty mornings, many drivers will be looking to quickly de-ice their vehicles before heading out on the roads, but there's one trick that could cause damage
With it comes the inconvenience of frosty mornings, which leaves many vehicles enveloped in a stubborn icy grip. For those fighting the freeze on their way to work, dealing with car windows frosted over can be a time-consuming nuisance.
Robert Webster from MyCarGlass, said: "More TikTok hacks are going viral as users share quick-fix solutions to common problems. One of the most recent includes using boiling water or salt water to defrost car windows in winter, but this could actually do more harm than good. He added: "Windscreens are made from laminated glass which while it can withstand normal stress, it can be vulnerable to extreme temperature shifts. What's more, the damage might not be immediate but over time cracks can appear which can spread.
He also pointed out using salt water to melt ice comes with its own set of problems. This is because salt is corrosive and can affect your car's paintwork, glass and metal components.
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