We’re car experts – here’s our five-second hack which means you’ll never need to defrost your car’s windscreen again

CAR EXPERTS have shared a five-second hack meaning drivers will never need to defrost their windscreen again.

As temperatures plummet in the UK, motorists are looking for ways to defrost their cars quickly – with many reaching for their kettles.

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But the car experts at Elmo have revealed why you should never put boiling water on your car to defrost it.

They have also shared a hack that will make your life much easier on frosty mornings.

They say putting boiling water on your windscreen is a terrible idea.

Boiling water on any type of frozen glass can cause little cracks to form and can worsen existing cracks.

The best way to defrost your windscreen is by not allowing ice to form in the first place.

If you know a frost is coming, you can take steps to prepare your windscreen.

A fantastic hack is to put an old towel over the windscreen, which you can simply remove in the morning to stop ice from forming.

But, if this doesn’t work, you can use lukewarm water, de-icing spray or water and rubbing alcohol mixture to help remove the ice while scraping gently.

It’s important to be patient and to remove all the ice from all windows, as any remaining ice can reduce your vision.

Try and set aside extra time in winter mornings if you need to defrost your car so you’re not rushing and remember to wear gloves to protect your fingers.

Another cheap hack to defrost your windscreen involves an onion.

Cutting an onion in half and rubbing it generously all over the windows and windscreen the night before will stop ice being able to form.