Brits can say goodbye to the dreaded winter ritual of scraping ice off their windscreens, a task that, if not done properly, can land one hefty fines and make the roads more dangerous, thanks to a surprisingly simple hack.

The experts at Motor Match have let slip a secret weapon in the battle against frost: the humble onion, available for under a quid at most supermarkets. But it’ll take some preparation and forward-planning.

The experts explained: “Use an onion to treat the glass the night…