A 10p kitchen essential you already own could save your car doors from freezing shut as Storm Bert brings 15 inches of snow.

This clever trick creates a protective barrier against ice.

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With Storm Bert expected to reach the UK on Saturday, the Met Office expects it to bring “heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow to parts of the UK throughout the weekend -end”, potentially causing travel disruptions and flooding.

To prevent car doors from frozen closedExperts recommend spraying a little cooking oil or silicone spray on the door seals and wiping them with a cloth.

A 1 liter bottle of vegetable oil costs just £1.99 at Tesco – a pinch of this costs pennies.

If the door is already frozenGently push on the door frame to break the ice before trying to open it.

Waking up to a frozen car after the Recent snowfall in the UK can disrupt your entire morning.

Whether it’s frosty windshields, stubborn doors or frozen locks, these simple tips can help you avoid delays and get back on the road quickly.

Ski Family experts, who are no strangers to the cold when skiing with their family vacationshared their intelligence hacks deal with frost cars with ease.

Probably the simplest tip is to cover your windshield at night.

Place a towel, tarp, or even a large piece of cardboard on your windshield the night before.

This prevents freezing training and saves you valuable time in the morning.

Don’t have coverage? Use an old shower curtain or a reusable curtain antifreeze shield for car.

But don’t forget to raise your windshield wipers.

Prevent your wiper blades from sticking to the glass by lifting them off the windshield at night.

If they are already frozen, pour warm (not hot) water over them and gently lift them out.

Every day household items can also prove effective when it comes to defrosting your car.

Mix three parts vinegar with one part water and spray it on your windshield to melt light frost.

You can also rub a halved onion or potato on your windshield the night before: they create a layer that reduces frost buildup.

Finally, parking is important.

Try to park your car facing east. Morning sun can help melt the gel naturally.

In extreme coldconsider parking near a wall or building to further protect yourself from the wind.

A spokesperson for Ski Famille said: “Facing frozen cars is a daily reality during ski holidays, which is why we learned a few tricks.

“Simple things like covering your windshield and preparing door seals can make a big difference.

“The goal is to prevent frost before it happens: preparation is essential!”

What is Storm Bert?

Large areas of Britain are under snow and ice warnings today, ahead of a “multiple hazard event”, The Sun reports.

The storm, named Storm Bert will cover part of Scotland with up to eight inches of snow like when it hits this weekend, with a life-threatening warning in place tomorrow.

Airports are also urging passengers to check their flights are still going ahead – and to plan routes carefully, with motorists advised to stick to main roads.

The storm is expected to reach the UK on Saturday and the Met Office expects it to bring “heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow to parts of the UK over the weekend”, causing potentially disrupting travel and flooding.

An Amber Alert for heavy snow and ice will be in force on Saturday between 7am and 5pm in an area north of Scotland’s central belt, where there is likely to be 10-20cm of snow on the ground above 200 meters and potentially up to 20 to 40 cm on hills above 400 meters.

The warning covers parts of Angus, Perth and Kinross, Stirlingshire, Aberdeenshire and parts of the Highlands and Argyll and Bute.

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It comes like a automotive expert, her tips shared to repair your car with household items – from toothpaste to potatoes.

The car fanatic demonstrated how easy it is with a video that has received over 1.6 million views and you won’t believe the items she suggests.

Under the name “Driver Ms May” online, she presents seemingly magical solutions for common vehicle problems and in one particular viral video, she even uses a tube of toothpaste.

May claims the product can combat scratches.

She spreads some on a car, then uses a towel to wipe the area several times.

And the scratch disappears like magic.

In another clip shared recently, which has over 760,000 views, May, originally from China, shows other things that can be helpful.

This includes a potato cut in half to avoid water droplets on the wing mirrors in wet weather.

She said: “When driving in the rainit is very easy to get water droplets on the mirror.

“Actually, it’s (the car) that’s most afraid of potatoes.

“We just have to wipe the potatoes on the rearview mirror several times.

“There will be no more water droplets.”