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Spencer Flint said: \u201cOkay \u2013 hands up, who has cleared ice and snow with a credit card?<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have ALL been there, it\u2019s the most annoying thing; freezing hands, kids kicking off, dog going wild? De-icer and an ice scraper are cheap, and simple and will save you time and numb fingers.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust invest – trust us, it\u2019s worth it. (It\u2019s also an offence to drive with your windscreen, windows or back window covered in ice or snow and could result in three points and \u00a3100 fine).\u201d<\/p>\n
According to the RAC, simply removing ice from the driver’s side of the windscreen is not enough.<\/p>\n
DON’T MISS <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n The rules state road users must de-ice the entire area so they have a full view of the road ahead.<\/p>\n Other motoring experts have also been quick to warn motorists they should never use a card whenever possible.<\/p>\n Sam Sheehan, an expert at cinch warned it could even lead to drastic consequences with windscreens likely to be damaged.<\/p>\n He explained: \u201cUsing a CD or credit card to clear your windscreen could scratch the surface or damage the seals around your windows.”<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Ed Colley, head of marketing at AutoGlass stressed glass damage could even cause drivers to fail their annual MOT test.<\/p>\n He commented: \u201cAs tempting as it may be to reach for a random flat surface, such as credit card, lunchbox, or school folder, it\u2019s also opening you up to the risk of small scratches that can jeopardise the structural integrity of the glass and could cause you to fail your MOT.<\/p>\n \u201cInstead, we\u2019d urge drivers to reach for the humble scraper, or simple de-icing spray, which are guaranteed to remove frost and snow without risking costly damage to the vehicle.\u201d<\/p>\n
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