Lidl is bringing a new range of car maintenance products to stores next week as part of its latest weekly Special Buy Middle Aisle refresh. Drivers will be able to pick up several handy motoring essentials, including a £2.99 anti-fog spray designed to help keep windscreens clear during the colder months.
With temperatures dropping across the UK, condensation, misted windows and icy windscreens can become a regular problem for motorists. However, failing to clear your windows properly before setting off could leave you facing a fine and penalty points.
Under Rule 229 of the Highway Code, drivers must be able to see clearly before starting a journey. This means clearing all snow and ice from windows, ensuring mirrors are clean and making sure the windscreen is completely demisted.
Driving with an obstructed view could result in a £100 fixed penalty and three penalty points, while more serious offences can carry higher penalties.
One common mistake is known as ‘portholing’, where motorists clear only a small patch of the windscreen directly in front of them before driving off. This is not sufficient, as drivers must have a clear view of the road in every direction.
How Lidl’s New Car Sprays Could Help Drivers
Lidl’s latest Parkside car maintenance range includes four different sprays designed to help motorists deal with common problems throughout the year.
The products include an anti-fog spray, a rain-repellent spray, Vaseline spray and a de-icer. Each has a different purpose, from improving visibility to protecting vehicle components.
1. Anti-Fog Spray
The anti-fog spray could be particularly useful during winter, helping to prevent condensation and fogging on glass and plastic surfaces.
Its features include:
- Helps prevent fogging-up and condensation.
- Suitable for glass and plastic screens.
- Can be used on windscreens, helmet visors, mirrors and spectacle lenses.
- Offers a long-lasting effect.
By helping to keep glass clear, the spray could make it easier to maintain good visibility when temperatures fall.
However, it should be used alongside proper vehicle demisting rather than as a replacement for clearing a misted windscreen before driving.
2. Rain-Repellent Spray
The rain-repellent spray is designed to improve visibility in wet weather by creating a water-beading effect on glass surfaces.
Its features include:
- Creates a water-beading effect.
- Seals glass surfaces.
- Helps improve visibility in rainy conditions.
- Invisible and non-reflective once applied.
- Suitable for windscreens, mirrors and helmet visors.
- Also provides protection against scratches.
The product could be a useful addition for drivers who regularly travel in wet conditions, helping rainwater move away from treated glass surfaces.
3. Vaseline Spray
The Vaseline spray is designed for vehicle maintenance rather than improving visibility. It can be used as a lubricant and protective treatment for different metal and rubber components.
Its features include:
- Lubricates seals, plugs and screw connections.
- Helps preserve metal and rubber.
- Easy to apply.
- Offers excellent adhesion.
- Provides water-repellent protection.
It could be particularly handy for maintaining vehicle seals and connections, helping protect components from moisture and everyday wear.
4. De-Icer Spray
The final product in the range is a de-icer spray designed to help motorists tackle frozen windows, locks and boots during cold weather.
Its features include:
- Combines de-icing with a cleaning effect.
- Helps protect against further ice build-up.
- Removes hoarfrost and ice at temperatures as low as -30°C.
- Easy to use.
- Suitable for frozen windows, locks and boots.
With frost and freezing temperatures often making early-morning journeys more difficult, having a de-icer ready in the car could save motorists time before setting off.
When Will Lidl’s New Car Sprays Be Available?
The four Parkside sprays are due to arrive in Lidl stores on Sunday, November 8, as part of the supermarket’s upcoming Middle Aisle Special Buy range.
As with other Lidl Special Buys, availability may vary between stores and products could sell out quickly.
The range offers motorists several affordable options for tackling common car maintenance problems, from winter condensation and icy windscreens to protecting rubber seals and improving visibility in wet weather.
For drivers preparing their vehicles for the colder months, the new sprays could be worth looking out for during Lidl’s next Middle Aisle refresh.








