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
The festive season is fast approaching, as is the cold snap that December brings. 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.
This is because the drastic temperature change between cold glass and boiling water results in thermal stress, which could crack or shatter the glass.' 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.
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