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[jaxs mom]

We use covers on the windshield and if I have to get snow off the roof before driving I use a plastic spatula I keep in the car lol. 

[jaxs mom]

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@Lila Belle wrote:
I don't use them and I'm glad my car has defrosters for the windshield, rear window, mirrors and wipers.

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Every car does, but it takes a heck of a lot longer to use defrost than just having a cover over it so there is no ice or snow in the first place. 

[DoneTryin]

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@missy1 wrote:

I use a cover similar to this, instead of an ice scraper. I lalso use this spray. (It works) Walmart brand/cheaper brand works too.

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ITA about the cover.  Before I had underground parking, I used something similar to the one pictured here.  Works great!  Hopefully, your car has rear window defrosters that work quickly.  Another idea would be to get heated ice scraper that plugs into car's cigarette lighter outlet; check Amazon or other retailers.  

[ValuSkr]

In a pinch, a credit card works.  If the ice isn't too thick of course.

[Snowpuppy]

Prestone also makes a windshield washer fluid with de-icer. I'ts yellow and about 4-5 bucks.

Skip that cheap blue juice in the winter because it freezes over. Prestone with de-icer doesn't and here in Northern MI it can get MIGHTY cold.

Don't forget to invest in a good set of wiper blades, too.

Remote car starters are really popular here. I don't have one but others swear by them. Remote start your vehicle, let the defrosters do their work.

[fancy pantsy]

i would like to second the idea to get a remote starter.  when i lived up north, that is what i had.  and i would set the heater up high, so the car would be warm TOO.  my car at the time did not have factory installed remote, so i just had one added.  so well worth it! 

[sidsmom]

Growing up in the Midwest, I definitely have 'ice scraping cred'!

When you're a student, you don't have the luxury of de-icing liquids or covers, so my dad taught me the TECHNIQUE is more important that anything.

Using a crisscross pattern allows it to break up quicker...even if it's an inch thick.  I used a small garden fork with 3 points as my tool.  Cut the ice, then use a regular scraper to push it away.  Works like a charm!

In Dallas, we don't get too many icy days, so the credit card technique works perfectly,  as well.

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[cookie16]

In addition to an extendable scraper, I also have a broom to reach roof of my suv.  Illegal here to drive with snow or ice on roof.  I also have the washer fluid with anti-freeze in the tank.  Be sure to have a blanket in the car and I also carry ice melt in a covered bucket in case of getting stuck on ice.  A small shovel too in case the plow comes by and pushes snow against tires or car.  Sounds like overkill, however, I have needed these items on occasIon and better to be prepared.  Welcome to the snowbelt.  It is pretty but if you need to drive, be prepared.