{"id":50210,"date":"2023-11-12T05:21:39","date_gmt":"2023-11-12T05:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highwaynewspro.com\/?p=50210"},"modified":"2023-11-12T05:21:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-12T05:21:39","slug":"driving-expert-says-motorists-should-rub-a-potato-or-onion-on-their-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highwaynewspro.com\/car-reviews\/driving-expert-says-motorists-should-rub-a-potato-or-onion-on-their-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving expert says motorists should \u2018rub a potato or onion\u2019 on their car"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Icelandic motoring experts have encouraged road users to always rub a potato or onion over their glass car windscreen in a unique de-ice and de-mist method.<\/p>\n

Experts at Lotus Car Rental said the vegetables will break down frost the second cold weather starts to stick on a windscreen or window.<\/p>\n

The simple hack is also likely to prevent condensation forming on the glass meaning motorists can get on the roads quicker this autumn and winter.<\/p>\n

Although an unlikely fix, potatoes contain sugars which provide a protective coating over the glass.<\/p>\n

The slice should be run across all glass surfaces with rules stipulating that windscreens and windows must be completely clear before travelling.<\/p>\n

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Lotus Car Rental said: \u201cOne of the most popular hacks on TikTok is cutting a potato or onion in half and rubbing it on your windows to stop them from steaming up.<\/p>\n

\u201cUsing these vegetables will have a similar effect to vinegar, as the sugar molecules break down frost as soon as it forms on the windows which will create little freezing for when you go to de-ice your car in the morning.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important to be mindful that whilst this hack is likely to work, sometimes the vegetables can smear your windscreen, thus impacting your ability to see the road clearly.\u201d<\/p>\n

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