All Steamed up

maltrab

maltrab

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This time of year many modern cars get very streamed up, and it takes ages for them to clear before you can safely drive off, I bought some of these and they do seem to work, mine were the same as these but came direct from China and cost a few pounds less for 4 of them, they do seem to attract a lot of the moisture in the car and save some time clearing the inside glass.

These larger bags do collect a lot more moisture before they need putting on the microwave for 8 minutes
 
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I have found that some new cars are worse than others for steaming up, but without exception I find the 'max demist' or equivalent clears condensation in under a minute as it uses the aircon which removes water vapour. Not sure if you use this function in your car Terry?
 
Barrychuckle said:
I have found that some new cars are worse than others for steaming up, but without exception I find the 'max demist' or equivalent clears condensation in under a minute as it uses the aircon which removes water vapour. Not sure if you use this function in your car Terry?
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It does and I have Barry but it takes ages all the same
 
maltrab said:
It does and I have Barry but it takes ages all the same
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You've probably got a preconditioning function on an app, this can be quite useful to give it a blast before you get in the car. It's been invaluable to me these frosty mornings so I don't need to deice my car before I leave.
 
Barrychuckle said:
You've probably got a preconditioning function on an app, this can be quite useful to give it a blast before you get in the car. It's been invaluable to me these frosty mornings so I don't need to deice my car before I leave.
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The only conditioner we have Barry is in the laundry room, I am looking at several replacement cars for this time next year which seem to have that feature, they will be petrol engines so I am not sure if they have to start the engine and start the defrost procedure, if that is the case I wonder how the law stands
 
maltrab said:
The only conditioner we have Barry is in the laundry room, I am looking at several replacement cars for this time next year which seem to have that feature, they will be petrol engines so I am not sure if they have to start the engine and start the defrost procedure, if that is the case I wonder how the law stands
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I've had a few cars, Diesel, Petrol & EV and they all have that feature. The former 2 start the engine, but the doors remain locked so I think you're covered for insurance. Have to say on the really cold mornings it's lovely to have it clear the ice and then jump in a warm car; You and even set the time you want to leave and it will start automatically a few mins before you leave. Most cars have it, I know it's pretty much standard across the VW range for example.
 
I think you and I would be okay, but those doing this outside their home but on the highway could end up with a fine
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