Clearview National December 2016 - Issue 181 | Page 6

INDUSTRYNEWS

How to demist your windscreen fast
»»DEMISTING YOUR
windscreen is a necessity before
setting off. Not doing so can
impede your vision while driving
which means you will be driving
illegally, says the RAC.
The cause of your car
windscreen misting up is isn’t
directly because of the cold
air but actually down to water
vapour in the atmosphere that
occurs when your body heats
the air inside the cabin – as does
your breath – increasing the
amount of moisture it can hold.
This means when it comes into
contact with your windscreen it
cools and condenses, forming a
‘mist’.
There are a few key things to
remember when attempting to
clear your windscreen that can
help you clear it in double-quick
time.

If you’re windscreen is iced over,
then the heat is obviously more
necessary. But in this instance you
might want to scrape the outside of
your windscreen clear first.

USE THE HEATER
(CORRECTLY)
Start the heater off cold, then
slowly increase the temperature
as the air dries out, rather than
overloading the cabin with hot,
‘wet’ air. The heater will help
you demist your windscreen
if used correctly. Try to find a
temperature and humidity that’s
comfortable but doesn’t mist up
the cabin.
Make sure your heater’s blast is
directed at the windscreen and the
windows - the warmer air (even
on cold the air will be warmer

than the ice cold windscreen)
will dry the glass a little through
evaporation and begin to heat up
the glass to stop the water vapour
condensing on it again.
USE THE AIR-CON (IF
YOUR CAR HAS IT)
Air conditioning is a helpful
tool when trying to demist your
windscreen. Use the air-con in
conjunction with the heater.
Hot air will dry the glass a little
through evaporation and having
the air-con on will keep the
atmosphere inside dry.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE
AIR-CON OR CLIMATE
CONTROL USE
YOUR WINDOWS
Driving along with the
windows down could actually
help clear the screen faster. Of
course, you should never pull
away with your vision impaired
but if your windows start to
mist up during driving this is
a worthwhile tactic for those
without air-con. This helps
because the dry, rushing air from
outside can help reduce the
amount of water vapour inside
the car, stopping the screen
misting up.

Get into gear for winter driving
Winter is here, and it is important to be fully prepared for whatever the
weather may do. With a wide range of products from Holts and Prestone,
ensure your vehicle goes the distance as the colder months draw in.
»»AS THE DAYS DARKEN, AND THE
sun sits lower in the sky, it is vital that our
vision is clear and unimpaired. Prestone’s
Ready To Use Screen Wash has a high
visibility, anti-glare and no streak formula - it
removes dirt and salty deposits from your
windscreens quickly and easily.

‘you won’t have to chip
away at your windscreen’
With at least 3,900 road injuries per
year as a result of traffic dazzle, Prestone’s
anti-glare formula is an essential for winter
driving safety. The formula has the ability
to melt ice, so you can use in all manner
of weathers without having to worry about
freezing.

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In the UK, sub-zero temperatures in winter
are almost a given, making Holts De-Icer a
must have product for
all drivers. Developed

and tested in the UK, Holt’s De-Icer removes
frost, ice and snow in temperatures as low as
-15°C, keeping your paintwork safe and with
no dangerous refreeze. The fast-acting formula
means you won’t have to chip away at your
windscreen in the cold, allowing you to drive
away quickly.
Essential all year round, Tyreweld can come
in particularly handy in the winter months.
With no tools or jack needed, Tyreweld is the
simple, quick and safe way to repair a puncture.
Around 9 million cars get a puncture every
year, which is approximately a quarter of cars
on the road. So if you don’t fancy changing
tyres in the snow or hail, Tyreweld is a safe
alternative repair mechanism that will ensure
you are back on the road in 90 seconds.
www.holtsauto.com