Snow piled up on the roof can fall onto the windscreen obscuring your view and can also be a hazard to other road users.
Clear snow from the roof as well as from windows. Don't use ordinary engine antifreeze as it will damage paintwork. Windscreen washer fluid should be topped up and treated with a proprietary additive to reduce the chance of freezing in frosty weather. If you don't and the blades freeze to the screen, you could damage the blades or wiper motor when you turn the ignition on. Make sure that wipers are switched off in the park position when leaving the car, when there's risk of freezing. Check windscreen wipers and replace if necessary. Keep the windscreen and other windows clear - if your vision is obscured through dirt, snow or even sticker-infested car windows you could face a hefty fine. Use air conditioning for faster demisting and to reduce condensation on cold windows. Scratches, abrasion and chips on the outside can also worsen the dazzling effect of the sun. Improve vision significantly by making sure that the windscreen is clean - inside and out. Through the winter months dazzle from the low sun can be a particular problem. Stop the car immediately and allow the radiator to thaw. The car will begin to overheat within a few miles of home, as the coolant is unable to circulate. Most commonly, it is just the radiator that freezes. 
This may take several days unless you can get the car moved to a heated garage. Stop the engine immediately and allow it to thaw out.
If the fan belt squeals continually as soon as the engine is started, that is a sign the water pump is frozen. This gives maximum protection down to -34° centigrade, and without it, severe engine damage costing hundreds of pounds can occur. A 50-50 mix of antifreeze and water in the cooling system is needed in winter. Traditional glycol-based antifreeze should be changed at least every two years. If you're not sure what type of antifreeze is in your car, take it to a dealer. The majority of modern cars use long-life antifreeze, and it is absolutely essential that you don't mix these with other types as this can cause a sludge to form in the engine. Antifreeze costs only a few pounds, but a cracked engine block will cost hundreds of pounds to repair.
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