Aerosol de-icers tend to work that bit faster than sprays, so we’re including this one, even though they’re not so good for the environment as it’s a goodie. It may not de-ice down to minus double digits, but as it rarely goes below -1°C in this country anyway, it hardly matters. A fancier option for clearing ice from your windscreen, the Autoglym De-icer is effective at temperatures as low as a Siberian -50°C, meaning there's no worry that a cold snap will render it useless. Whilst the thought of maintaining your vehicle during potentially freezing temperatures can feel daunting, Halfords are always on hand!

The trigger-button spray is easy to operate, even with gloves on and this one works all the way down to -50°C. It has a wide spray area, which translates to fewer pumps on the trigger and less time standing about in the cold.As a result, it’s crucial that windscreens are kept as clean as possible to get the clearest view of the road ahead – it is also a legal requirement that your screen washer bottle is filled at all times. The ultimate winter preparation kit, Demon Chill is packed with cold-proof liquids and a squeegee to ensure you can see where you're going. It works like this: water freezes at 0°C (32°F), while ethylene glycol doesn’t freeze until -12°C, and if it’s mixed with water, say 70 per cent ethylene glycol to 30 per cent water, this combo doesn’t freeze until it gets all the way down to -50°C. The winter months often mean having to battle icy conditions and being faced with an iced over car on a frosty morning is never fun.

com/legal/termsofuse/","logNode":{"name":"license"},"target":"_blank"},{"label":"Privacy Policy","url":"//yandex. The squeegee is an odd addition at the expense of an ice scraper, but it's good for removing condensation.De-icer spray - Made with a blend of chemicals, de-icer is available as a liquid spray and an aerosol spray. Additives help your car engine run more efficiently, preventing the engine from clogging up, which is more likely to happen when you’re taking small journeys in the cold. Brine solutions: Brines work by lowering the freezing point of water to quickly melt ice on contact. As a result, it’s important to invest in a de-icer with a fast-acting formula that will clear the frost quickly. With prolonged use, salt and rubbing alcohol can destroy automotive paint: The first time salt or rubbing alcohol touches the paint on your car, you might not notice a problem.