Drivers are only just realising flicking a switch banishes mist for GOOD & you don’t have to turn the engine on
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MOTORISTS have been left stunned after realising flicking a switch banishes mist on your windscreen for good.
With the arrival of cold and wet weather, it is time to make sure your motor remains safe and reliable.
Forecasters have warned that autumn and winter could bring “some of the most disruptive conditions for people” who take to the road.
And one handy tip may not sound like much but could be incredibly useful when demisting your windscreen.
Drivers usually press their windscreen demister button or their air conditioning to peel any mist off their glass.
Now, it has been revealed that you can defog your glass without even turning your engine on.
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Automotive retailer the has claimed there is a basic alternative for those without the technology.
They insist simply rolling down your car windows will “reduce condensation” quickly in a clever hack.
Most window switches are located to the right of the driver next to the door handle making it easy to access before setting off.
Speaking in a i, Sam, a spokesperson for the Swansway Motor Group, suggested the tip may work better than traditional methods.
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He said: “No air conditioning, well that’s not a problem. Some vehicles don’t come fitted with air conditioning or the feature is broken or disconnected. To remedy this simply roll down all of the windows within the car.
“This allows all of the cold and dry air to flood into the vehicle, helping to reduce the condensation and getting you on your way twice as quick.”
Motoring experts at have also reiterated that leaving car windows down can clear a windscreen faster.
They admit the amount of outside air can reduce water vapour inside the car which will prevent screens from misting up.
said the technique could be a “worthwhile tactic” if a windscreen begins to steam up again while driving.
It comes as a car servicing expert has shown motors a hack to defrost a car windscreen that costs 10p.
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