Keep Your Car Clear of Snow and Ice: Our Best Tips and Tricks
Dealing with winter weather today? Don't let the snow put a damper on your day. Keep your car clear of snow and ice, and make your winter a little easier with these tips and tricks from our team.
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This article was originally published in 2017 and has been updated.
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Defrost Your Windshield
If you have to leave your car outside overnight, defrosting your windshield can be a pain. Here's our recipe for defrosting you windshield in seconds:- Mix ⅓ part water and ⅔ part isopropyl or rubbing alcohol together and pour into a spray bottle.
- Spray the solution onto your windshield, and voila! You’ll see the ice disappear instantly.
Deice Your Car Door Lock
If your lock is frozen, you can use de-icer spray to clear off the lock. It is good to keep a few cans handy outside of your car in the winter months. If you don't have deicer available, petroleum jelly or Vaseline can melt the ice. Dip the key into the Vaseline, then insert it into the lock. Once in the lock try to wiggle the key. Do not force the key to turn; this could result in breaking the key off in the lock. If this does not work right away, repeat the steps a few times, waiting for five minutes in between. You can also call a service like AAA to help you deice your lock with professional equipement.Avoid Ice-Covered Side Mirrors
To prevent ice from forming on side mirrors, cover them the night before with plastic bags secured with rubber bands or clothespins. When you remove the bags in the morning, the mirrors will be ice-free! If you have heated mirrors, remember to turn on the heaters when you start your car, in addition to the front and rear windshield defrosters.Keep Your Car Clear Of Snow and Ice With V&F
Winter is inevitable here in New England, so let's enjoy the beautiful snow and use these simple solutions to make our lives easier! At V&F, we strive to provide our customers with a well-rounded knowledge of all things automotive. Since 1988, our family-owned and operated service center has been providing top-quality auto repair services to Agawam, Feeding Hills, Southwick, West Springfield, and the surrounding Massachusetts communities. If your car needs maintenance or repair before this winter season, call us at (413)314-2280 or schedule an appointment online.
This article was originally published in 2017 and has been updated.