De-icer

As we approach winter, I now have to leave my car outside on the drive. What is the best way to reduce the frost build up on windows overnight and what is the best method of removing ice in the morning

Thanks to Autoglass for a quick repair after my car was broken into.

I read the letter ‘Pane Relief’ about Autoglass. Whilst I am not in a position to comment on their charging, I am able to commend them on their service. A year or so ago my car was broken into in the car...

Winding down

Have you received any reports of Skoda Octavia windows opening for no apparent reason? I left my 59 reg car in front of my garage, fully locked. When I returned to it several hours later, all the windows...

Electric window bypass

I do not like electric windows but have had to buy a car with them in front. Is it possible to control them without the key in, with some sort of additional button or rewire job? It is infuriating...

Why did our Hyundai i10's window break when we clipped a wing mirror?

We purchased a Hyundai i10 1.2 Auto Comfort in September of last year and last week my wife, when passing parked cars, drifted in a little and clipped a mirror. Our mirror shattered instantly and a second...

Scratched glass on new car

I took delivery of my new car from the local dealership on 4th April, a dull but dry afternoon, having performed checks of the Gard-EXed paintwork condition, interior cleanliness, spare wheel in place,...

Why do the windows open automatically, after the car is locked, on Skoda Octavias?

The letter from KW, Harlow, about all the windows on his Skoda fully opening after he'd locked and left it struck a painful chord with me. I've had two Skoda Octavias, excellent cars in every other respect...

honda jazz windows

Is there website where you can see service advice sent to Honda dealers to diagnose/rectify faults on Honda Jazz, e.g, electric window faults?

Why isn't my Toyota Corolla Verso's rear screen washer working?

My Toyota Corolla Verso's rear screen washer isn't working. I've checked the nozzle and that is clear. I am only getting small amounts of foam and no water when operating the stalk switches. It has worked...

I can't get my Toyota Previa's electric window to operate properly - any ideas?

I have a 1994 Toyota Previa 2L Petrol. The nearside electric window failed so I removed the door panel, unplugged the motor and tried to use a 12v battery to wind it up and down, but something was seized...