It may be tiring and cold, but shovelling snow off your car is a vital precaution. Here's why:
It gives you clear visibility out of your windscreen before you drive off.
Snow can block your exhaust pipe, pumping lethal carbon monoxide into your car.
Melted snow can damage brake pads and seals, causing hydraulic fluids to leak.
Salt used to grit roads can mix with fallen snow. If slush from the road gets onto your car and melts, the salt may have a corrosive effect on various parts of your vehicle.