I use little-known item to defog my windscreen & stop condensation – people think I’ve lost my mind but it works a treat
A CAR expert has shared what he uses to defog his windscreen – despite people thinking he’s lost his mind.
Scotty Kilmer, who has been in the motors game for more than five decades, says the little-known trick works a treat to stop condensation, too.
The mechanic revealed the hack as Brits are battling with condensation in their cars as the chilly weather sets in.
Scotty says although it may not seem like the time to check air conditioning refrigerant gas in the middle of winter, it is.
He said air conditioning helps to dry out the air, which stops the car windshield from fogging up.
In a YouTube clip, the expert says: “I’m adding refrigerant to my car in the winter, have I lost my mind?
“Well I may be losing my mind but not in this case because when you turn your heat on in the winter most modern cars automatically turn the heat and the air conditioning on.
“The air conditioning is super dry air that keeps the windshield from fogging up. So if your air conditioner isn’t working you’ll only have hot air and not the dry air so your windshield will fog up.
“So if you’re low on refrigerant you might have to add some even in the winter.”
Scotty often shares his hacks and top tips to save motorists some big money on repair bills and car maintenance.
He recently revealed an easy fix which costs just a few pounds but will save you some serious money.
The mechanic also shared the reason you shouldn’t buy a major car brand second-hand.
It comes after Scotty told his viewers why, in his opinion, you should never buy an EV.
Meanwhile, he also busted an engine myth that sees drivers spend thousands unnecessarily every year.
The mechanic also recently revealed five things you should never do to your automatic – including driving through water.
He also recently spilled why you should never overfill your car with petrol.
Scotty once shared a secret he says car salesmen don’t want people to know, too.
He said said the tip could save car hunters thousands of pounds.