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Drivers are being urged to smear toothpaste on their cars during heavy rain as the UK faces autumnal and wintry conditions as October progresses.

Car valuation experts at BigWantsYourCar.com have warned drivers about the risks of poor visibility in wet weather and highlighted an unusual trick that some motorists are using to keep their cars safe in heavy rain: toothpaste.

If police determine that a driver’s visibility is compromised, they could face fines of up to £2,500 and three penalty points for operating a vehicle in a dangerous condition.

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A spokesperson for BigWantsYourCar.com said: “Many drivers forget just how critical clear visibility is during wet weather. If your wing mirrors

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