What to Do If the Car Is Frozen?
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There are two situations if the car is frozen: 1. If it is seized during execution, you only need to actively repay the debt or negotiate amicably with the other party to reach a settlement agreement such as installment repayment. 2. If it is subject to property preservation by the court, you can provide corresponding property guarantees, and the court will lift the preservation measures. Ways to check if the car is frozen include: 1. You can directly go to the vehicle management office to inquire. If the vehicle is sealed or frozen by the court, there will be records at the vehicle management office. 2. Contact the judge in charge directly to find out whether the other party has applied for property preservation and whether the court has sealed or frozen the car.
I've encountered my car freezing several times. The first thing to do is to pour warm water over the door gaps and keyhole, but never use boiling water as the drastic temperature difference can cause the glass to crack. If the windows are frozen, turn on the warm air from the AC and direct it at the windows, or buy a bottle of antifreeze de-icing spray for quick results. If the windshield wipers are frozen, don't force them; instead, wrap a towel soaked in warm water around them to slowly thaw. After starting the car, don't rush to drive off immediately; wait about 5 minutes for the engine to warm up, as cold, thick oil isn't good for the car. If the keyhole is frozen, it's best to park in a warm place and gently warm the key with a hairdryer before inserting and turning it. These methods are my go-to emergency solutions for winter.
Last time at minus twenty degrees, my car turned into a complete ice block. Later, I figured out a safe routine. First, check the ice distribution on the entire car body: gently scrape the windshield with a dedicated ice scraper, apply some alcohol if the rearview mirror is frozen, and sprinkle coarse salt in the door gaps for the fastest ice melting. Pay special attention to the battery voltage when starting; if it's low, ask a neighbor for a jump start. If the tires are frozen to the ground, gently rock the car back and forth or pour some lukewarm water into the tire gaps. After starting, avoid slamming the accelerator as the oil lines may not be well lubricated in low temperatures, which can cause issues. Drive slowly for about ten minutes to let the whole car warm up properly—that's the safest approach.
