Drivers lose more than three hours a year defrosting their windscreen
More than half of UK drivers were also unaware that they could face a fine of £80 for leaving their engine running while leaving their car to defrost on a public road.
More than half of UK drivers were also unaware that they could face a fine of £80 for leaving their engine running while leaving their car to defrost on a public road.
The RAC said it received around 12,000 call-outs from stranded motorists.
Fortunately, road safety and breakdown recovery organisation GEM Motoring Assist has released some basic tips on what you can check on your vehicle before the winter hits.
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has warned that having a filthy car can be dangerous, with visibility reduced through the windscreen, number plates obscured and lights covered.