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

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When the car door is frozen and won't open, you can use a hairdryer to blow hot air on the icy areas around the door to thaw the ice. Alternatively, you can pour warm water on the frozen part of the door to melt the ice quickly. Once the ice has melted, the door can be opened. If you encounter a situation where the door is frozen and won't open, avoid using forceful or violent methods to pull it open, as this may damage the car's paint and seals. A car door generally consists of three parts: the door body, door accessories, and interior trim panel. Door accessories include door hinges, door opening limiters, lock mechanisms, inside and outside handles, door glass, window regulators, and seals. The interior trim panel includes the fixed panel, core panel, interior upholstery, and armrest.