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.
The AA instead recommends that you put a mixture of antifreeze and water into your car radiator, reports the Mirror Online.
A spokesperson for the AA said: "Antifreeze is a liquid that's added to a car's engine cooling system. It stops the water from freezing under normal cold weather conditions.
"As well as lowering the freezing point, it also raises the boiling point of engine coolant. Along with a pressurised system, this helps to reduce the risk of overheating.
"Antifreeze is a concentrated product, normally based on glycol and containing inhibitors. Some types have to be diluted with water at a suitable concentration before you use it. The diluted liquid is usually called coolant."
The AA Spokesperson explains that modern car cooling systems are small, with higher operating temperatures and pressures than in the past, making it especially important to use the correct additive.
They added: "If you don't use antifreeze, you could suffer serious damage to your car's radiator and other components if the water freezes or overheats. Water expands as it freezes which can spilt radiators or even break engine cases.
"This vital liquid helps your engine in other ways too. It prevents scale building up and protects against corrosion, helping to keep your car healthy."
As well as keeping water out of your car, you should also keep boiling water away from your windscreen, according to experts.
This is because the hot water could cause the glass to crack, costing you a hefty sum to get it repaired.
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