Drivers told: Beware the dangers of frosting
Date: 31/01/2008 11:42:39
Car insurance provider Sainsbury's is urging drivers not to leave their vehicles unattended while they defrost - a practice called frosting.
With forecasts of snowy conditions and severe weather warnings recently made by the Met Office, the firm is calling upon motorists to act responsibly.
"When it's freezing out it can be tempting to leave the engine running to speed up the defrosting process while you nip back inside to finish getting ready.
"But this could have terrible consequences and you may find that you're not insured against it," stated Joanne Mallon, Sainsbury's Car Insurance manager.
She added that drivers should take care not to leave their valuables in their vehicles.
According to the firm, about 66,000 drivers fall victim to frosting crimes every year.
Police in central Scotland recently made a similar plea for drivers to stay inside their vehicles while they defrost.