{"id":248946,"date":"2023-12-19T04:48:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T04:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=248946"},"modified":"2023-12-19T04:48:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T04:48:59","slug":"drivers-risk-serious-car-damage-from-common-winter-de-icing-tip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/drivers-risk-serious-car-damage-from-common-winter-de-icing-tip\/","title":{"rendered":"Drivers risk serious car damage from common winter de-icing tip"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Motorists risk sustaining car damage by using a common method to de-ice a vehicle this winter, according to a leading mechanic.\u00a0<\/p>\n

James Lett, Technical Editor at AutoData has warned that de-icer solution can harm car trims or bodywork which could lead to costly repairs near Christmas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He suggested the solution can cause parts to go \u201cbrittle\u201d with motorists urged to not rely on additives when the temperature drops.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Mr Lett said: \u201cI don\u2019t like de-icers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI think If you can, obviously it’s illegal to start your car up on the highway and leave it, but if you\u2019ve got a drive there\u2019s no reason why you can\u2019t let it warm up itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cI think it’s better for the car and you allow the engine to warm up at a nice steady pace as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople say on the tin that de-icer doesn\u2019t damage plastic trims or bodywork. But you can see these plastic trims start to fade and go brittle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe that’s to do with the de-icer. I\u2019d rather not have de-icer on my paintwork either.\u201d<\/p>\n

Experts at CarLeasing have also pointed out a series of concerns surrounding de-icer solutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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