to think you shouldn't leave your car engines running?

[TheRhubarb]

First thing in the morning all I can hear from around 6am through until 9am is the sound of car engines runnings.
It provides a constant hum in the background and pollutes the air.

Can I ask why people don't cover their car windows with sheets? Or invest in de-icer?
My dh gets up at 5.15am to leave for work at 6am but he wouldn't dream of letting his car engine run, thus disturbing our neighbours. He throws the kettle over the car and sprays it with de-icer. Yes ok it's a trifle cold when he gets in the car, but it soon warms up.

So what is it with these selfish people who come out of their houses, start up their cars and then leave the engines running for half an hour whilst they have a cup of tea? How can they afford the petrol?

If you do this, please stop. It pollutes the air and I can guarantee that your neighbours are thoroughly pissed off with it.

car covers can only be used when there is no wind at all (not the case here at the mo), deicer is nasty harsh stuff that damages the paint

and anyway the engine running is to warm up the ENGINE

Nothing wrong with starting your engine and leaving it to de-mist the interior whilst you scrape the ice off.

De-icer is bloody nasty stuff and i'm not turning the street into a skating rink.

I don't go indoors either I stay with my car.

actually you're right, an extra pair of thermals should do it, I'll turn the heating/engine off!

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out of interest re the argument about using hot water

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/1401884-To-the-numpties-who-use-hot-water-to-defrost-your-windscreens