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The RAC (Royal Automobile Club) says using a simple button combination can help remove ice from car windscreens much more quickly this winter. It's worth knowing in December ...

Focusing on frost, they continued: "Front defrost button (windshield icon with upward arrows). This sends hot, dry air directly to your windshield to remove fog or frost. Use it whenever your glass ...

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