Deals of the week: top de-icer buys, plus car visibility tips

It’s January, which usually means one thing - frosty mornings and time spent de-icing the car.

To help make winter starts easier, here’s a round-up of some of the best-value de-icers available, followed by a few quick visibility tips.

Best de-icer deals

Halfords Trigger de-icer 500ml

The Halfords Trigger de-Icer costs £2 for 500ml. This anti-smear de-icer works down to -25°C, helping to melt ice quickly, improve visibility, and prevent refreezing.

Tesco De-icer 600ml

For £2.75, Tesco is selling a 600ml aerosol de-icer. It helps prevent dangerous refreeze and is designed to protect wiper blade rubber.

CarPlan aerosol de-icer twin pack at Argos

Now here’s a good deal. For £7.50, down from £9, Argos is selling a twin pack of 600ml CarPlan aerosol de-icer, plus a scraper to make those frosty mornings easier.

Holts aerosol de-icer 600ml at Morrisons

Holts is a trusted name in car care products. This professional-grade de-icer clears  frost, ice and snow quickly in temperatures down to -20ºC. It costs £3 for 600ml at Morrisons.

Merry Motoring winter extreme gingerbread de-icer 600ml at B&M

Looking for something a little different? This limited-edition gingerbread-scented de-icer clears frost, ice, and snow while leaving your windscreen smelling festive.

£3 for 600ml at B&M.

Five quick winter visibility tips

Plan ahead with a windscreen cover

Save time in the morning by fitting a windscreen cover the night before.

Leave plenty of time

Allow around 10 minutes to clear your windscreen properly. Remember to de-ice side windows, mirrors and lights too.

Start the heater cold

To reduce misting inside the car, turn the heater on cold first, then slowly increase the temperature as the air dries.

Avoid using hot water

Pouring hot water on a frozen windscreen can crack the glass and lead to an expensive repair.

Don’t drive until visibility is clear

Only set off once your windscreen, rear window, side windows, and mirrors are completely free from ice, snow, and condensation.