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Drivers issued urgent warning over grit as Brits brave snow this week

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Published 12:31 16 Jan 2024 GMT

Drivers issued urgent warning over grit as Brits brave snow this week

An expert mechanic has issued a warning to all UK drivers as snow has hit the country this week.

Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair

The UK has been hit with a snow bomb this week, as the icy weather has arrived a month later than desired.

The snow has blind-sided some of the public, who did not expect a snow fall following the warmer-than-average December.

The Met Office has said that the UK has been hit with a 'cold plunge of Arctic air', with temperatures across the country dropping to 5°C-6°C lower than normal.

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For drivers all over the country, taking care of your car in the freakishly cold conditions is crucial to keep it from being damaged.

It is important that drivers clear snow from their car windows before setting off to avoid getting a fine, as well as to wait until roads are gritted to reduce chances of losing control while driving.

Grit is essential to stop roads from icing up, but it can be harmful to the exterior of your car once it begins to warm up.

Grit can damage your car if not washed off in time.
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An expert mechanic has provided tips on how and when to wash grit from your car to avoid damaging it.

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Scotty Kilmer has posted a video on TikTok outlining exactly when you should wash your car down following the snowy weather.

He explained: "You need to rinse the salt off your car when they throw it on the road to melt ice.

"But you need to do it when the Sun's shining and it's warming up outside. When it melts, get the old pressure washer."

Kilmer said this is important as when the ice begins to melt on your car, it mixes with the salt to form an acidic solution that can ruin the body of your car.

The solution can cause scratching and rust, so giving the car a thorough clean helps avoid damaging important components that can permanently hinder performance.

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It is important that you wash grit off your car when the temperatures begin to rise again.
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Re-doing the paint job on your car can cost hundreds of pounds, which could all be saved if you stay vigilant.

Don't worry, if you can't be bothered to get down and dirty with washing your car, there is an easier alternative.

Scotty said that taking your motor to a 'touchless' car wash, where it will be thoroughly rinsed all over and dried using heat lamps, is another option.

An average auto car wash costs £6.30, according to data experts Nimble Fins, which is all it takes to avoid any potential damage that could be cause by grit.

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By carrying out one of these methods, you could be preserving your vehicle and saving it from long-term problems.

Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Images

Topics: TikTok, UK News, Weather, Cars

Joshua Nair
Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair is a journalist at LADbible. Born in Malaysia and raised in Dubai, he has always been interested in writing about a range of subjects, from sports to trending pop culture news. After graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a BA in Media, Journalism and Publishing, he got a job freelance writing for SPORTbible while working in marketing before landing a full-time role at LADbible. Unfortunately, he's unhealthily obsessed with Manchester United, which takes its toll on his mental and physical health. Daily.

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