Overview
- ADAC endorses a plastic ice scraper with saw-tooth and smooth edges as the safest way to clear windows.
- ADAC warns against using hot water on frozen glass and advises keeping a lock de-icer in a jacket pocket rather than in the car.
- New coverage promotes dry bar soap to curb interior fogging, free door seals, and ease locks, with use on rubber described as a short-term measure.
- Outlets share DIY de-icer recipes—vinegar with water at 3:1, methylated spirits at 1:1, or antifreeze at 2:1—while reiterating that water-based quick fixes risk refreezing.
- Simple prevention remains central, including windshield covers, taped mechanical locks, and sock-covered mirrors, with German rules requiring full visibility.