In the whole of Britain, the temperature is at its lowest level in an era-which means that the windshield is difficult to defrost in the morning.

But as long as you master some basic skills, you can make your car start eagerly in a few minutes.

Nonetheless, watch out for quick fixes and "genius" hackers that claim to solve all your problems.

Spoiler alert, they usually don't. Falling in love with them may cost you.

According to section 42 of the Road Traffic Act of 1988, "stationary engine idling" is an offence and can be fined £100 or three points deducted from your driver's license.

In layman's terms, this means not letting your parked vehicle travel on public roads longer than strictly necessary.

Here are our important tips for cleaning the windshield wisely before heading out in the cold season-and minimizing costly downtime as much as possible.

Don't believe in shortcuts: a good old-fashioned ice scraper is your best friend.

Jack Couzens, head of road policy at the AA, told us: “So far, the best way to completely remove windshields and ice windows is to scrape them clean with a spatula in five minutes.”

However, this is not over yet.

If you are not careful, using an ice scraper may damage your windshield.

Be gentle and don't overpay for fancy glass or metal substitutes-this may just break your glass instead of cleaning it.

It sounds obvious, but you will be surprised.

The kettle has become a popular car service tool-and for all the wrong reasons.

RAC has issued a warning about the consequences of hot water on the glass, which will immediately break your windshield and put you in trouble.

A spokesperson said: “The thermal shock of rising from sub-zero temperatures to close to 100 degrees Celsius in a few seconds will crack your windows.”

Leave the kettle for your tea.

If you are lucky enough to enter the east-facing space and leave the house when the light is fully brightened, then this can do the work for you.

As the straight line of the rising sun melts the frost for you, you don't have to worry about the windshield being covered by clouds and mist—and the terrible fine.

But it will not work for everyone.

AA road consultant Couzens added: “Many drivers will set off before the sun rises in winter and even have a chance to burn the ice, which means there is no difference in which direction the car faces.”

A hurried journey can lead to poor driving and accidents.

If you are not careful, it can also cause you to face huge fines.

Always turn on the car and its heating to make the windows as clear as possible-and wait by your vehicle when the frost disappears.

Leaving your car unattended while you wait for it to warm up is a foolproof way to get your car stolen or face a fine.

AA recommends: "Thieves treat cold mornings as Christmas gifts, and they will look for defrosted cars that are left unattended when the engine is turned on."

So relax, be prepared on time, and don't let yourself take a critical step in the process.

Many automotive blogs list “chemical-free” ways to remove windshields, but choosing an organic option doesn’t make much sense.

Make sure your washing liquid contains deicing agent, which can remove frost more effectively.

The role of deicing fluid is to affect the acidity of the windshield fluid, which means it is unlikely to freeze and cause further trouble on the front window.

This is a small change to your driving habits, but it can have a huge impact.

You will be surprised at how easy it is to forget to clear the snow on the roof of the car-until it happens to you.

It is unbearable feeling to spend many years de-icing the windshield just to get you out and let a pile of snow fall in front — and it's also embarrassing.

For these reasons-and of course safety-don't let it happen.

We have listed some basic winter driving tips to keep in mind this winter-and save you money.

Plus the ones you have to ignore.

If you are driving in automatic transmission, don't worry.

We have explained how to safely drive on winter roads in self-driving cars.

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