This includes icy driveways and frozen windscreens, which can make driving things challenging for Brits on their commute to work or school drop-off. A household item that can be bought for £2 in supermarkets has been revealed as a key weapon in the war against icy driveways this winter. A 10-litre bag of cat litter at Aldi costs £2.18. More expert tips to help make winter driving saferCat litter isn’t the only home-based hack that can make winter driving safer and less stressful, according to Select Lease Car. "This will give you the extra traction to get moving," Select Car Leasing added.

Source: The Times January 05, 2026 12:33 UTC