Owning a car involves a lot of responsibilities: changing tires, making wipers fluid, and keeping everything in tip-top shape. Sometimes it can seem like a lot to know, and things can get too technical for you. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of car hacks that are simple yet highly effective. How many of these do you know, and what would change your life?
Fixing a Dent
If you find an unfortunate dent in the side of your car, you may panic right away. However, we are here to tell you that there is nothing to worry about. Pour some hot water over the dent and use a plunger to immediately pop the hole out.
Fixing A Dent
Dirty Headlights
If you start noticing that your headlights are foggy, you don’t necessarily need to head to the nearest auto shop. You can try to clean it with toothpaste, as it contains mild abrasives that help with this. This way, you can clean your headlights without having to spend a lot of money on specialized products that will achieve the same results.
Dirty Headlights
Opening a Keyring
We’ve all had the frustrating experience of trying to unlock a new set of keychains, only to keep them locked. There is a really simple solution to this problem: just use a staple remover to open both ends so that you can easily fit your keys into the ring without having to break your fingers.
Opening A Keyring
Junk in the Trunk
Lots of people like to keep emergency supplies in the trunk of their car, which is always a great idea. Some of these items can include a flashlight, oil, a cloth, and cleaning supplies. To keep all of this organized, you can get a shower tray to keep everything together and avoid rolling it around the trunk when you start driving.
Junk In The Trunk
Using Pool Noodles
If you are an anxious hiker or have an especially small garage, you may run the risk of scratching the sides of the car while you park in the parking lot or open the doors. The best way to avoid damage is to take the pasta, cut it in half, and tape it to the wall where the door opens.
Using Pool Noodles
Cereal Bins
A very frustrating thing is the accumulation of garbage around your car. The main problem is that there is usually nowhere to put it at all. So why not get a cereal basket, line it with a plastic bag, and use it as a litter box that also reseals? It’s a great solution to keep your car clean.
Cereal Bins
Reducing Glare
Dealing with glare is not only a frustrating experience while driving, it can also be extremely dangerous. Often times, condoms or sunglasses are not enough. You can get tinted plastic covers to stick to your car window to help reduce glare and keep your eyes focused on the road.
Reducing Glare
Reducing Frost
Anyone who lives in a cold climate knows how annoying and time-consuming it can be to deal with frost and snow on your car in the morning, especially if you need to work. A great way to reduce the amount of frost on your car is to park it east. That way, the morning sun will help defrost your windshield.
Reducing Frost
Extending Your Key’s Range
We know this might sound a little crazy, but it actually works with most cars. You can try to extend the range of your car keys by placing the keys under your chin and pressing the button again. Try it and see if it works with your car.
Extending Your Key’s Range
Long Rides
Taking young children on long car trips certainly poses many challenges. They often get bored, which leads to discomfort. They also starve very quickly. This is when you can use the Magna Doodle to keep them from getting bored, as well as a suitable surface when they want to eat. Who does not like to win two-to-one matches?
Long Rides
Cleaning Your Wheels
There is a reason why the phrase “use coke to clean this up” exists. With Coca-Cola and dish detergent, you can easily wipe off brake dust and dirt that has accumulated on the tires of your tires. Once you’re done, you’ll be left with shiny, new-looking wheels.
Cleaning Your Wheels
Using Pantyhose
If you find yourself in an emergency where you need a fan belt, and you know your way around the car from the inside, you can use some pantyhose if you’re in trouble. However, we must note that this is only for temporary hack and you should get your car repaired ASAP.
Using Pantyhose
Using Nail Polish
If you find a scratch or a small piece in your car, it’s often not worth it to get a professional paint job to fix it. If you have a car with a very popular color, you can use nail polish to remove small scratches and dents. It will save you a lot of money and most likely no one will notice.
Using Nail Polish
Using Hand Sanitizer
It can be very difficult to defrost a car door lock, especially when it is still below zero outside. A great hack is to use some hand sanitizer to help you out. The alcohol in the sanitizer will help melt the ice, allowing you to easily defrost and use your car door lock properly.
Using Hand Sanitizer
Keeping Your Seats Buckled
Have you ever tried to buckle up in the summer only to find the handle is boiling hot, or worse yet, melting in your hand? This can be very painful and dangerous. Exposed metal can reach very high temperatures, but you can prevent this by keeping seat belts tight even when you’re not in the car. This way, the metal doesn’t sit out in the sun while your car is parked outside.
Keeping Your Seats Buckled
Backseat Organizers
This is great for everyone, but especially if you have children. If you want to keep some supplies close at hand in the car but want to make sure they stay organized, you can use a shoe rack that mounts to the door to keep everything in place and within easy reach.
Backseat Organizers
Window Chips
If you find yourself in a situation where your car window is cracking or cracking, you can use some clear nail polish to help prevent the crack from spreading. This is useful if you cannot take your car right away for repair. You only need a few drops of polish to help you out.
Window Chips
Using Rubber Bands
Have you ever tried balancing your phone on your lap or on the dashboard while using a GPS, only to find it too risky and dangerous? You can use an elastic band to secure your phone to the ventilation holes. This way you can keep your phone safe and you will not need to carry it at all.
Using Rubber Bands
Cooling Down Your Car
If you ever feel that your car is so hot that you need to wait outside, you can help get the car out by opening the passenger window and closing the driver’s door. This will help circulate the air and help your car cool down more quickly.
Cooling Down Your Car
Using Dryer Sheets
There is no reason to spend a huge amount of money on car fresheners, which usually only last a few days anyway. Alternatively, you can use dryer sheets, which will last longer, absorb any unpleasant odors, and can easily be put out of sight. It’s also inexpensive, scented, and unscented.
Using Dryer Sheets
Car Scratches
This product is absolutely essential because it can totally save the day. The multi-purpose scratch remover cloth contains nanotechnology that helps remove car stains and scratches while also restoring the car’s color. It’s amazing to have on hand.
Car Scratches
Using Scented Wax Cubes
If you want another idea to keep your car smelling fresh, you can use some scented pieces of wax. Put it in a glass jar with holes in the lid, then keep it in your car. When the wax melts, it smells lovely in the car.
Using Scented Wax Cubes
Checking Your Tires
If you want a great hack, this is it. You can use an inverted penny and put it in the tire tread. If Lincoln’s head is halfway in the fire, you’re good to go. If this is not the case, then you need to get new tires, because the tread is not high enough. This might save your life!
Checking Your Tires
Cup Holders
If you want to maximize the cup holders, you can buy some silicone cupcake molds that fit just right. This will help keep any loose items organized in one place and can help keep your car clean as they are easy to remove and wipe down.
Cup Holders
Saving Space
You can use a carabiner hook attached to the headrest to help increase space and keep things organized in the car. You can hang your bags, umbrellas, jackets and more. This also frees up space under the car seats.
Saving Space
Using Muffin Pans
If you buy multiple drinks on the go, you may realize that you don’t have enough cup holders to keep them all upright. You can keep a muffin tin and basket in the car to prevent drinks from spilling everywhere.
Using Muffin Pans
