A sandwich bag and some warm water could replace furious scraping with an old credit card as the go-to technique for de-icing the car windscreen in the morning.

The nifty trick was first popularised by a video on Facebook which went viral.

According to the video, rather than scraping ice off windscreens on a frosty morning, drivers simply need to fill a sandwich bag with warm water from the tap and drag it along the glass.

It clears the ice instantly - and keeps hands warm.

As the colder weather draws in, the AA has revealed how to get a head start on cold mornings with their tips for de-icing windscreens.

The 'Beast from the East' has brought icy temperatures
Scraping could be a thing of the past

They said drivers first need to make sure wipers are off before doing any de-icing as the wiper motor could be damaged and the rubber could tear off after freezing to the car overnight.

Air con should be used as well, as it sucks moisture out of the car to prevent it misting up and blocking the view on the inside of the glass as well as the outside.

They also said drivers should always stay with their vehicle while it is de-icing as thieves can take advantage of unwitting motorists who leave their engines running while clearing the windscreen.

And they warned against ever using boiling water to de-ice windscreens, as the quick expansion and contraction of the glass can cause it to crack.

Finally, and most importantly, they warned drivers to ensure the windscreen is fully clear before driving off, as leaving with obstructed vision can be dangerous and even land motorists with a fine and points on the licence.

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