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John Bett & Jacob Rawley

Drivers warned putting water in cars could cause 'serious damage' during cold snap

Motorists are no doubt missing the mornings where they didn't have to get up early to defrost the car, but that's not the only hassle that the winter weather can bring.

Drivers are now being urged to avoid putting water into their vehicles during the current cold snap which has already seen Scotland's coldest night of 2022.

While water is needed for the car radiator, there is a chance that undiluted water will freeze inside your vehicle, causing serious damages such as ruptured pipes and a cracked engine block.

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