What to Do When the Car Door is Frozen and Won't Open?

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Here are the methods to deal with a frozen car door that won't open: 1. If the door is frozen: Pour hot water on the frozen area. After opening the door, immediately wipe off all residual water to prevent thicker ice from forming in the door gaps. 2. If the lock is frozen: Use a hairdryer to blow hot air directly into the lock cylinder, or heat the car key with a lighter and gently insert the hot key into the lock. The ice in the lock will melt upon contact with the high temperature. 3. If the windows or windshield are frozen: Warm up the car, remove the snow from the body and glass, and after the engine warms up, turn on the heater and set it to defrost the front windshield until the snow melts. Additional tips for winter car care: 1. Maintain the battery promptly in winter. Battery discharge is the most common issue during this season, so checking the battery level is crucial. If white oxides are found on the electrode terminals, rinse them off with warm water, as these oxides can cause insufficient charging, leading to a discharged battery. In severe cases, this may prevent the car from starting or even render the battery unusable. 2. Replace the windshield washer fluid with a winter-grade one in time. As winter approaches and temperatures drop, especially in northern regions where temperatures can fall below zero degrees Celsius, it's essential to switch to an antifreeze windshield washer fluid. Ensure the antifreeze fluid's freezing point is lower than the lowest temperature in your area to prevent the washer fluid reservoir and pipes from freezing and cracking.