Overview
- Police Scotland said three cars were stolen in Fife on Friday morning after being left running to defrost, urging drivers not to leave vehicles unattended.
- Detective Inspector Sammi Davidson appealed for information and advised using covers, scrapers or de‑icing products instead of idling cars on driveways.
- Go.Compare warned that unattended running cars are easy targets and may breach the law, noting few drivers carry scrapers or winter‑grade screenwash.
- The AA reiterated not to pour hot or even warm water on windscreens due to thermal shock risks, and cautioned that cold water can refreeze and bind wipers.
- AA guidance recommends keeping wipers off, directing cabin heat to the glass with rear heaters and air‑con, then clearing ice with de‑icer and a proper scraper before driving; social media ideas such as sun‑visor tricks, watering cans and vinegar sprays are circulating but are not endorsed.