Drivers urged to clear frost from windscreen properly to avoid unnecessary repair costs

“Not only does this put you at risk of theft, but it’s also a criminal offence to leave a car running (unattended) on a public road.

“You should also avoid using the windscreen wipers to clear ice and snow, as it can damage the wiper blades.

“You’ll want to make sure to use a proper ice scraper, rather than a bank card as they’re a pain to replace should it snap in your hand.

“You also risk scratching your car in doing so.”