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How to Open a Frozen Car Door Without Causing Damage

The Right Way to Open a Frozen Car Door in Winter Quick Summary When your car door is frozen shut, forcing it open is the fastest way to damage the window glass, bend the door frame, and tear the door’s weather stripping. The safest way to deal with a frozen car door is to melt the ice—not force it. A simple alcohol-based spray can free the door quickly without risking cracked glass or distorted metal. Just as important, a little preventive silicone treatment can keep your door from freezing shut … Read More