3 things to look out for in your car when it freezes
Now that the weather is icy, it might be helpful to know what to consider. Especially when it comes to your car. Because did you know there are quite a few things you should pay attention to before you put your car back in the driveway with this cold?
Park your car close to a wall
First of all, you need to consider parking. Because did you know that it is best to park as close to the wall as possible? The reason for this is that it reduces the chances of frozen windows. This is because due to the radiant heat from the wall, it takes longer for a windshield to start freezing. You can also park your car in a narrow alley or under a tree. This has exactly the same effect as putting your car next to the wall. Saves you from scratching again, right? Oh yeah, another good one to remember: when it’s cloudy you most likely won’t even need to scratch. Do you see a clear starry sky? Then chances are you’ll need to scratch.
Park your car in first gear
If you drive stick, It’s also important to park your car in first gear when you know it’s going to freeze at night. You might think we’re crazy, but it does have a function. It prevents your handbrake from freezing! Do you have your handbrake on and find out the next morning that it has frozen anyway? No worries. Let your car idle for fifteen minutes. The handbrake will thaw again and you can drive off with peace of mind.
Raise your windshield wipers
Finally, it’s a good idea to raise your windshield wipers before getting out of your car. Why? To prevent your wipers from freezing to your windshield. If you do forget to do this and they freeze the next day, take a plastic bag and put warm water in it. Put it on your wipers and tada! In no time, your windshield wipers will be defrosted again.
Source: Margriet | Image: Pexels