Car owners love their four-wheeled gems, in which they can get from A to B in style. You also have to make sure that the car is always kept in good condition. This can often cost quite a lot, especially if you live in a rural area. But it is precisely in these places that it is most practical to have a vehicle that can get you to any place quickly. After all, you don’t always want to be tied to public transport. We have some of these tricks and tips for you here, with which you can keep your car in good condition much better and, above all, cheaper. You don’t have to buy large and expensive equipment for this and you don’t have to be a mechanic. So we can save a lot of money and still drive around on the road with a car of our choice in top condition.
Every driver should definitely know these tricks!
Toothpaste for blinding headlights
Our headlights can look pretty bad pretty quickly. However, we have a much better trick to combat this than the usual expensive variants. The cheap and clever solution is quite simple: use toothpaste. With a mild solution, you can make the dull headlights shine again. Toothpaste usually contains a mild abrasive, which should also protect our teeth from plaque. So if we use this solution, our headlights can shine again, and quite cheaply too. Simply rub a small amount of toothpaste into the headlights with a cloth
Toothpaste for glare-free headlights
Key service with brains for everyone
Next, we have a real magic trick for you that can be really useful. If you’ve ever tried to lock or unlock your car, you have to stand a certain distance away from it. If our key fob doesn’t work, our own head can easily come to the rescue. The radio signal can actually be amplified with the help of our body fluids. To do this, simply hold the key fob under your chin and open your mouth. Then press the button and your car is unlocked or locked. If in doubt, just try it out.
Key service with brains for everyone
Combat misted-up windows with air conditioning
When our windshield suddenly fogs up, it’s not just annoying. If it happens while you’re driving, it’s also very dangerous because you can’t see well. If you don’t want to simply pull over and clean the windscreen or adjust the car’s defrost setting, we have another tip for you. Many people actually do this instinctively. The quickest and most helpful way to deal with this is to simply set the car’s air conditioning to full blast until the windscreen is clear again
Fighting misted-up windows with the air conditioning
Protect your windshield
Our windshields have to withstand extreme weather conditions, perhaps much more than most would imagine. After all, they have to hold their own in the cold winter and hot summer. Most people use a summer screen, as it is a good way of protecting the whole car from getting too hot. You can simply use a blanket, tarpaulin or plastic cover. Simply fix it to the sides or attach it to the wing mirrors. However, you can also use the windscreen wiper to attach the chosen material very well.
Protect your windscreen
Nail polish to the rescue
It’s pretty well known that nail polish can be used for more than just nails. We can use it to repair torn tights and many other things. But would you have thought that it can even be used to protect windscreens? If a small pebble hits the windshield, it can be a big nuisance. In this case, you can still apply a large amount of nail polish to the small cracks. Although this small injury does not disappear, it can prevent large cracks from appearing and the windscreen from breaking as a whole.
Nail polish is a lifesaver
Another purpose for hand sanitizer
These days, most hand sanitizers are always accessible. What they are used for is common knowledge, but there are many other ways we can use them. If our car lock freezes, we can simply reach for our small bottle. If we don’t have one to hand, we can always heat our key with a lighter or simply blow warm air at the keyhole. We can also apply WD-40. This effort is certainly not that great just to get back in our cars
Another purpose for hand sanitizer
Pool noodles can be perfect car protection
Do you have any idea what we can use pool noodles for in terms of our car? Well, we’re sure you’ll love this rear end. Surely you know the problem of opening the door too wide in the garage. This can not only damage the car door, but also the garage. However, if we attach a pool noodle at the right height, this mishap will never happen to us again. It will also save our car from a few scratches. So be sure to keep the pool noodles after your next swimming vacation!
Pool noodles can be perfect car protection
The absolutely perfect and always available food warmer
Many people don’t order their food home but prefer to pick it up themselves. But even so, it can often happen that the food is completely cold by the time we get home. The solution could of course be to eat everything in the car, but that is certainly not what most people have in mind when they buy their food. So what could be the right solution? Well, this little trick is sure to keep everything warm. Our food should simply be kept warm by the seat warmer. Ingenious, isn’t it?
The absolutely perfect and always available food warmer
Just ask the delivery boy!
I’m sure many people remember the days when you often had to ask for directions or laboriously fold up and search for road maps. Nowadays, of course, programs like Waze or Google Maps make things much easier. You can even find out whether there is traffic, roadworks or an accident ahead of you. You can also get better route recommendations. But if the internet is not working or we are abroad, we should ask someone with local knowledge. The best people to ask are suppliers who know the area very well.
Just ask the delivery boy!
Press out a dent easily and cheaply
If you get a dent in your car, it can not only be very annoying, but also expensive. Even if it’s only a cosmetic treatment, you don’t want to leave it like that and a workshop can be quite expensive. Fortunately, there is a cheap and quick solution that we can easily apply at home. All we need is a plunger. With a few different sized plungers, we can easily smooth out the unpleasant damage to our car from small to medium-sized dents on our own.
Press out a dent easily and cheaply
A natural and cheap alternative for a fresh scent in the car
Many people are familiar with the famous air fresheners that hang in various cars. These can be bought in many colors and scents and many are window drops. However, many people want other ways to keep their car smelling fresh. For this we can resort to alternatives and also cheaper solutions. For example, you can put a fragrant herb bag behind the rear-view mirror or you can put the contents in a breathable cloth and tie it with a ribbon. You can also add cinnamon sticks or cloves and a few drops of oil, for example.
A natural and cheap alternative for a fresh scent in the car
Cola to remove rust
If we find rust in our car, it is certainly a very annoying thing. An alternative can be a drink, which may come as a surprise to some. If we use cola or other soft drinks to remove the rust, we will be in for a pleasant surprise. However, we will also understand much better why these drinks are so bad for our teeth. After all, the acidity damages our teeth enormously. However, we must not forget that this acid also attacks the color of the car. Incidentally, we should not use soft drinks on the engine.
Cola to remove rust
Silicone muffin tins can help keep your car clean and organized
Everyone is surely familiar with the many small stains in the car that you can’t really explain at all. After all, you’re always determined not to eat in the car. But let’s be honest, for most people this is simply not possible. After all, you can’t always pay attention to every droplet, especially when children are traveling with you. For this reason, we can buy practical silicone muffin cups that can help us catch those pesky crumbs and stains or organize other small items in the car. They are also very easy to wash.
Silicone muffin tins can help keep your car clean and organized
A ziplock bag to protect your side mirror in winter
If you drive in winter, you know that you should take some important precautions that you don’t necessarily have to pay attention to in summer. This doesn’t just have to do with the car’s surroundings, such as shoveling snow out of the way. We need to keep the engine running warm and scrape off the frozen windshield very often. We also have to protect our car from snow and ice. This includes closing the wing mirror. However, this can be easily solved with a trick using a ziplock bag to cover the side mirror
A ziplock bag to protect your side mirror in winter
An innovative use for a remote control caddy
If you drive with children in the car, you know all too well that you should have all kinds of things ready for the little ones. Later on, however, these items will be in the car for a long time, leaving books, toys, pens and much more lying around. In this case, we recommend simply using a remote control caddy to keep everything in order. This is not a big investment, but it will certainly create a lot of order in the car, which is certainly helpful for everyone. After all, the children might be able to find their things again. It’s a practical idea, isn’t it?
An innovative use for a remote control caddy
Ventilation aid with a small brush for the good of the car and passengers
When driving around in a car, it is essential that the air vents are always in good working order. After all, this is the only way the car’s heating and cooling systems can function. It is also very important for the driver and passengers that they can breathe in clean air. This has to be cleaned again and again, for example with a small brush. To do this, we should find a brush with long bristles and we can get the smallest spots clean. We will notice that the air quality inside the car will be much better straight away.
Ventilation aid with a small brush for the good of the car and the passengers
A great home remedy for cleaning car seats
There are some repairs that you might even enjoy doing on your car, but let’s be honest, cleaning the car, and especially the car seats, is certainly not one of them. After all, it’s a pretty tiring and dirty job. However, it is unavoidable, so everyone will be happy to get a tip to make this process easier, using simple household remedies. We can mix some washing-up liquid with hot water and baking soda and scrub it into the seats. After removing this with water, our seats will shine.
A great home remedy for cleaning car seats
A trick for blasting tight spaces
If you want to clean your car properly, you’ll know the annoyance of cleaning out the small cracks and crevices. After all, there can be a lot of dirt hiding everywhere, but it’s not so easy to get at it. This work can be very frustrating, for which we can offer a good tip. Simply take a slotted screwdriver and attach a piece of fabric to the head with a rubber band. We can use lemon juice or vinegar as a cleaner. You can easily get into the smallest crevice and clean every corner quickly.
A trick for spotlighting tight spaces
Keeping the car tidy thanks to crates and plastic boxes
Children can need quite a lot of things in the car, which can quickly lead to chaos. Fortunately, there are some clever hacks that parents can try. Take, for example, the idea from the blog called “Kiss Activities”. They recommend that you install a shelf in the trunk that provides plenty of space for the things you need. That way, you don’t have to search around for long and things are quickly organized. With a few crates or plastic boxes, we can also create logical categories so that we can quickly find everything again.
Tidiness in the car thanks to crates and plastic boxes
Simply wash off the hubcaps with Scour Off
If you clean your car properly, you can quickly notice that a little shine on the hubcaps can make a big difference. Maybe not everyone would pay attention to this little detail, but it is highly advisable because it can really make a big difference to the look of the car. Ring Around the Rosies recommends that you use Scour Off to clean the hubcaps, which has definitely convinced us. We are sure that you will not be disappointed if you try this rear end.
Simply wash the hubcaps with Scour Off
Effectively clean the windshield with cola
We admit that this tip might sound a little strange, but we guarantee that it works. If we have sticky stains on the windshield, it can be quite difficult to remove. With this little trick, it will certainly work. We don’t need complicated and expensive things to do it. We can simply take a little cola and wash it off later with water. Just make sure you don’t use too much, as the windscreen could get sticky from the sugar content and it could also drip onto the hood.
Effectively clean the windscreen with cola
Pest control with dryer sheets
This problem certainly depends on where you live and the weather, but many drivers still have to deal with annoying bugs. These can make the car look terrible very quickly. We read a great tip on the blog “The Sugar Spice and Spilled Milk” that we really want to share with you. The little cloths for the dryer can supposedly help keep the bugs off the car. To do this, we simply soak them in warm water and lay them on the air vents. It’s worth a try.
Bug control with dryer sheets
Trick two for dryer sheets
If you already have dryer sheets at home, you can also use them elsewhere in the car. If you’ve had enough of conventional air freshener chemicals, you can make your car smell good very effectively with other products. All you have to do is place two dryer sheets on the air vents or simply position them under the seats. Then we can soon have fresh air in the car again. If you add a few drops of essential oils to the cloth, you can also enjoy your own favorite scents in the car.
Trick two for dryer sheets
Prevent freezing and cracks in the windshield wipers with long socks
When it’s really cold outside, you need to take some precautions for your car. It is essential to take the windshield wipers into consideration as well. After all, they can easily crack and break at low temperatures. The same method we can use to keep ourselves warm can also help our car. Simply put a pair of long socks on the windshield wipers and you can save yourself the price of new wipers. So if you are often out and about in the cold, you should consider buying an extra pair of socks for the winter.
Prevent freezing and cracks in the windscreen wipers with long socks
Repairing broken windshield wipers with a piece of pantyhose
To stay with the windshield wipers for a moment, it can often happen that they simply freeze or stick to the windshield. In this case, there is not much you can do straight away and very often you cannot avoid them breaking. In this case, you have to buy a completely new one, but there is something we can try first. We just need to wrap a piece of tights around the broken windscreen wiper so that the windscreen doesn’t get scratched.
Repairing broken windscreen wipers with a piece of tights
Planning for low fuel levels prevents panic
Most drivers know the feeling that comes over them when they suddenly see the fuel gauge on “empty”. Many can panic, but this can be avoided by following the tips below. Firstly, you should stop as quickly as possible and find your way to the nearest filling station. It is important not to take the wrong route, which would only cost you more gas. The air conditioning, heating and stereo should be switched off immediately to save energy.
Planning for low fuel levels prevents panic
Does the “L” sign on the dashboard really mean that the tank is about to be completely empty?
It should be quite reassuring for any driver to know exactly what the blank space on the dashboard means. Under no circumstances should you ignore it and look for a filling station straight away, but there’s no need to panic either. Every car has a certain amount of gas left until it is completely empty. You should definitely be aware of these quantities and try to switch off anything superfluous in the car that could unnecessarily consume even more energy. If you follow these tips, you won’t have to worry when we see that the tank is empty.
Does the “L” sign on the dashboard really mean that the tank is about to be completely empty?
We all know how to drive a car and how to operate it – without even having looked at the car manual. We automatically know how to turn on the windshield wipers, the air conditioning or the rear fog light. At least we hope so! Some of us are even advanced drivers who can change car tires themselves. But did you already know these simple but incredibly efficient car hacks? We’ve put together a list of ingenious car tips and tricks that will save you a lot of time, money and effort. You can easily get to grips with many small to medium-sized car problems yourself!
Every car owner should know these simple car hacks
Remove dents in your car yourself
Dents in the car are not a pretty sight. Not to mention, they go hand in hand with a loss in value. We’ll tell you how you can get rid of the dents yourself. The first step is to boil some water, which is then poured generously over the affected area. In the best case scenario, the heat should cause the panel to return to its original shape. If the dent is more stubborn, you can help with a suction cup. If the damage was not enormous, these tricks should help!
Removing dents in the car yourself
Polishing headlights properly
Over time, headlights are affected by bad weather and dirt. But don’t worry, we’ll tell you how you can save your nerves and your wallet. This all-purpose cleaning agent is guaranteed to already be in your bathroom cupboard. We’re talking about toothpaste. It sounds strange at first, but it actually works wonders! It is best applied with a damp kitchen cloth and polished vigorously. Caution: never polish over the paintwork. Voila, the polishing agents in the toothpaste will give your headlights a new shine!
Polishing headlights properly
Staple remover as a ring opener for the key ring
We all know the problem: you have a new key and want to attach it to your key ring. This may sound easy in theory, but it often feels like you’re breaking all your fingernails. Who would have thought that the solution had been on our desk all along: the staple remover! Press the prongs of the staple remover onto the slot in the ring until it opens a crack and you can push the key with the eyelet into the ring – or remove it from the ring. Thumbs up for this ingenious trick!
Stapleless ring opener for the key ring
A shower shelf for more storage space
If you are one of those people who are prepared for any situation, then you probably already have an emergency kit in your trunk. Such a kit includes oil, windshield wiper fluid, funnel, rags, flashlight and more. Our tip for this is to install a shower shelf in the trunk, which can be attached to the car wall using adhesive strips. This puts an end to objects rolling around wildly in the trunk. Everything has its fixed place. You also avoid “accidents” – not that the oil ends up doing more damage than good!
A shower shelf for more storage space
Making the garage safer with pool noodles
Cars are getting bigger and wider. Our garages are not. It can quickly happen that the doors hit the side of the garage wall and you end up with an unwanted dent in the door. But there is a simple solution to this: a pool noodle. Simply cut the pool noodle lengthwise and attach it to the garage wall at the height of the door (e.g. using nails or tape). If someone now opens the door with a little too much momentum, this time it will catch on the secure pool noodle. The door and the garage wall are finally safe!
Making the garage safer with pool noodles
Using a cereal container as a car trash can
Do you know this? You don’t have to do much and yet garbage collects in your car. If you’re not careful and leave food lying around and leave the car in the sun, unpleasant odors can build up. Nobody wants their car to smell like a garbage dump. So a garbage can with a lid would be a good idea. You don’t have to buy something fancy, you can simply use a plastic cereal container. Simply line the container with a plastic bag and you’re done. The waste goes to an odourless place and can be easily disposed of!
Using a cereal container as a car rubbish bin
The advantages of tinting film
Did you know that a factory tint only darkens the car window, but offers almost no UV protection? In contrast, a tinting film offers almost complete protection against UV and IR radiation. High-quality tinting films also offer efficient heat protection. Good heat or cold protection also has a positive effect on consumer costs, as the use of air conditioning and heating is significantly reduced. Another plus is that the film provides protection against splinters. And most importantly, the film prevents strong glare from the sun
The advantages of toning film
De-icing frozen car windows quickly and easily
Everyone knows the following scenario: It’s an early winter morning, you’re in a hurry to finally get going, but you have to de-ice the entire car first. We have a trick for you that can make the job a lot easier. Next time, park the car with the windshield facing east! What sounds like mumbo-jumbo at first is simply logical, because the sun rises in the east. If you park the car so that the sun can shine on the windshield unhindered, the ice will melt all by itself. Of course, this only works if you don’t have to leave before sunrise…
Quickly and easily de-ice frozen car windows
Increase the range for the key
Everyone knows that feeling of uncertainty as you walk away from your car: Did you really lock it? If you have a key with a radio transmitter, we can explain how you can save yourself a few extra meters. To improve the range of the key, you need to hold it under your chin or to your head. The liquid in our head amplifies the signal and thus improves the range. For some, this hack is life-changing, for others it’s at least a cool party trick!
Increasing the range for the key
A magnetic drawing board makes long journeys with children easier
The parents among us know exactly how challenging long car journeys with children can be. Bored children do not make good travel companions. Not to mention the mess they leave behind while eating. We therefore recommend adding a magnetic drawing board to the car toy collection. For one thing, they are the ideal entertainment tool for on the go. You can draw without making a mess, the “paint” never runs out and the pen is not constantly lost. And the highlight: the drawing board can also be used as a food tray. Crumbs, water spills and the like are finally a thing of the past!
A magnetic drawing board makes long journeys with children easier
With this home remedy the tires appear in new splendor
Car maintenance and care can quickly add up. However, there are some home remedies that are a little easier on the wallet. Tire care in particular should not be ignored. After all, they get us safely from A to B. Regular cleaning is unavoidable in this context. A combination of cola and washing-up liquid can work wonders and remove all the brake dust and road grime from the rims. A tip from the pros: Coke can also maintain the tire rubber
With this household remedy, the tires appear in a new shine
Tights as a replacement for V-belts
This – one could almost say – myth has persisted for many years. Today, modern models are equipped with belts made of a much more tensile material and with multiple cross-sections. Nylon wouldn’t stand a chance. The situation is different with old cars. If you are stuck in an older estate car and for some inexplicable reason cannot get help, but have a nylon stocking to hand, you can use the stocking as a makeshift V-belt. At least in the short term, to get to the nearest petrol station or a place with mobile phone reception
Tights as a replacement V-belt
Nail polish against small scratches?
If you have a small scratch in your car’s paintwork, it is often not worth having it professionally restored. However, if left untreated, the scratch can turn into a rust spot. This is why you often find the tip on the Internet to use nail polish in a similar color. However, we advise against this, as the paint cannot withstand wind and weather and may even do more damage than good. We recommend getting a touch-up pen in the exact color from the car manufacturer. You can’t go wrong with this!
Nail polish against minor scratches
Icy door lock: How to de-ice it
Salt, snow, frost – winter is no walk in the park for our car. It’s not just the windows that can freeze over, but also the car lock. There are various ways to defrost an iced-up door lock. One of them is particularly useful in times like these. Hand sanitizer can be the ideal solution. It is best to apply some directly to the key or lock. The alcohol in the solution ensures that the ice melts and the lock can move freely again
Frosted door lock How to de-ice it
Why you should keep your seatbelt fastened in summer
Do you know this? You want to buckle up in summer, but are afraid of getting a third-degree burn on the metal part of the belt? The metal parts are mercilessly exposed to the sun and heat in the car and therefore heat up to inhuman temperatures. No wonder they pose a potential risk of injury in summer. There is a simple trick to avoid this problem. Leave the seatbelt fastened even after leaving the car. This way, the sun can’t heat up the metal part and you can safely buckle up yourself and your loved ones
Why you should leave the seatbelt buckled up in summer
A hanging shelf for shoes as an organizer
Especially when you have children, you often ask yourself the question: where to put all the toys, drinking cups, charging cables and snacks? The back seat quickly becomes an area of chaos where you end up finding nothing at all. Our tip is therefore to use a hanging shelf for shoes. It gives everything a fixed place and puts an end to the mess. Everything can now be found quickly and easily, as you can see everything at a glance. This option is much cheaper than a conventional car seat organizer.
A hanging shelf for shoes as an organizer
First aid for a rockfall
A rockfall is always unexpected and unintentional. But what to do when it happens? Quick action is required to prevent the crack from spreading or the repair being made more difficult by dirt deposits. If you wait too long, you risk having to replace the entire windshield with every kilometer you drive. You should therefore clean the affected area, apply nail varnish or superglue and seal the whole thing with Sellotape or parcel tape. Now you can continue driving with peace of mind and without risk until you can have the crack repaired
First aid for a stone chip
A self-made phone holder
If you rely on your cell phone’s GPS while driving, but don’t have a passenger who can hold the phone and don’t have an overpriced phone holder from a specialist store, you’re faced with quite a challenge. This is not only impractical, but downright dangerous. But you can easily make your own cell phone holder. All you need is a standard elastic band. This is threaded through the ventilation slots on the center console and the cell phone is then pushed into the loops. This keeps it in place and saves you a lot of money
A homemade phone holder
Cool down a hot car faster
There’s nothing worse than having to sit in a car that’s been parked outside in the sun for hours in the summer. It can often take a few minutes before you feel like you can breathe again after opening the door. To speed up the whole process a little, you can lower the window on the passenger side and make quick opening and closing movements with the driver’s door for a few seconds. This allows a better supply of fresh air and at the same time removes the hot, stuffy air from the car
A hot car cools down faster
Dryer sheets instead of air fresheners
Air fresheners not only cost a lot of money, they usually don’t last very long and also smell overly intense and artificial. But how else can you put a stop to bad smells in the car? There are some people who swear by an open pack of dryer sheets in the car. These are not only inexpensive, but also keep your car smelling fresh for up to six months. The smell is much less intrusive and unpleasant odors are absorbed efficiently. There is also a wide selection of different fragrances
Trocknertücher Anstelle Von Lufterfrischer
The Nano Car Scratch Repair Cloth
Now this isn’t a classic hack, but it’s an investment that we don’t think gets the attention it deserves. This multifunctional cloth can make a big difference in a variety of areas, thanks to its nanotechnology. This includes removing car scratches and stains, restoring vehicle color and preserving paint surfaces. According to the manufacturer, the cloth can be used 10 to 15 times. If you are ultimately not convinced of its effectiveness, you can take advantage of the one-year limited warranty and contact the company
The Nano Car Scratch Repair Cloth
Scented wax cubes instead of air freshener
It’s not just dryer sheets that are suitable as a DIY air freshener. We have another insider tip for you on how to turn your car into a feel-good oasis. All you need is a few of the heavenly-smelling wax cubes, which you put in an old preserving jar. Then drill a few holes in the lid so that the fragrance can spread evenly. The heat in the car melts the wax and fills the car with a pleasant fragrance
Scented Wax Cubes Instead of Air Freshener
Measuring the tire tread correctly
The tread depth of your tires should be measured regularly. They are one of the most stressed parts of the car and are crucial to ensuring our safety on the road. Don’t worry: as important as measuring is, it’s just as easy. All you need is a 1 euro coin. Simply insert the coin into one of the large profile grooves. If the golden edge is just covered or even still peeking out, the minimum profile depth of 4 mm has not been reached. If you no longer see a golden rim, you can continue driving without hesitation
Measuring the tire tread correctly
Tidiness in the cup holder
We have to admit that we often use our cup holder for all sorts of things, not just for our morning coffee or a cold cola in between. To protect the cup holder and keep it clean and tidy, there is an ingenious trick. Simply buy a silicone muffin cup in the right size and place it in the cup holder. This keeps your change where it should be and you can easily remove and clean it if necessary. The silicone also keeps a firm grip on your coffee cup and prevents accidental spills. Keeping things tidy can be so easy
Tidy in the drink holder
Saving space with snap hooks
You unexpectedly get another passenger, but where is he supposed to sit? There’s shopping from the day before, bags, umbrellas and much more on the back seat. With the help of this ingenious trick, you can free up space in your back seat for potential passengers. All you need is a large snap hook, such as a baby carriage hook, which you attach to your headrests. There’s room for all your bags and the like and you’ll realize how much space you actually have in your car
Saving space with snap hooks
A muffin tray for bulk orders
No household should be without a muffin tray. But it is much more than just a baking utensil. This clever trick can make your everyday life a little easier, or at least the next children’s birthday party. If you have to pick up another large order from a fast food chain, bring a muffin tray and a matching basket. Why do you ask yourself? When you see the 10 drinks in the unstable cardboard drink holders, you’ll know why. With this large and sturdy cup holder, you can save your car from a potential disaster
A muffin tray for the bulk order
Plastic bags on the wing mirror
In this list, we have already established that winter is not easy. In the meantime, we’ve already covered tricks and tips for car locks, windscreens, getting stuck in the snow, etc. We also have an equally ingenious trick for the wing mirrors. Two plastic bags are the best way to prevent them from freezing in winter. Simply put them over the mirror before a cold winter’s night and fasten them with a rubber band or a clothespin. Voila, the next morning they are free of ice and you can start the day with a clear view
Plastic bags on the outside mirror
Why you should always have some cat litter in the trunk in winter
Winter is slippery, cold and often stressful for drivers. This trick takes some of the fear out of snow and ice. Cat litter can be a faithful friend in need, so it’s a good idea to always have some in the trunk. The next time you get your car stuck in snow or ice, simply sprinkle some litter around your tires. This will give you the grip you need to get your car out of snow hell. Please don’t use the clumping type
Why You Should Always Have Some Cat Litter In The Boot In Winter
Another cat litter trick
At least as clever a use for cat litter is its ability to bind moisture in the air. A bowl or sock full of cat litter should be kept in the car for this purpose. This special property prevents the inside of the car from clogging up. And that’s not all. You will notice that your windshield will mist up much less. So you kill two birds with one stone. It may sound unbelievable, but it really works. Promise!
Another cat litter trick
Ready to hand thanks to adhesive hooks
It’s often the little things that we need a place for that makes them easily accessible. Since coronavirus, the first thing we reach for when leaving the car is a medical face mask. But where can you store it without it obstructing your view, such as on the rear-view mirror? In our opinion, an adhesive hook is the best option. Simply attach it to the lower part of your door. There is also space for keys or a small wallet
Ready to hand thanks to adhesive hooks
Measure your garage parking space with a tennis ball
Is parking in your garage a problem in your home? That’s why we’re here to help. Some people find it hard to gauge how far they’ve come. All you need to hang it from the garage ceiling is a string and a tennis ball. Once you’ve driven in far enough, it should rest on your windshield. Forget about relying on educated guesses. Accuracy at its best!
Measure your garage parking space with a tennis ball
Download a parking app to find your car
Has this ever happened to you: you can’t remember where you parked your car. The fact that you feel this way doesn’t mean you’re the only one. Thanks to the multitude of useful apps that can help you find your car quickly, you can finally put an end to the days of forgetting where your car is. No need to waste time looking for your car in the mall parking lot. With various apps, you can keep track of where you’ve parked
Download a parking app to find your car
Warm up your windshield wipers
Another tip to help you prepare for the winter ahead. Forget about defrosting your windshield wipers in the morning. All you need is an old pair of socks and an evening to cover each wiper. This way, your windscreen wipers will be free of ice and stick to the windscreen in the morning
Warm up your windscreen wipers
Practical towel holder
In our opinion, this is a useful tip for parents of young children. Use a bungee cord to attach a roll of paper towels to the back of your car. If you don’t have time to search the car, you can simply take the towels with you. At least one of our passengers is bound to get sick while riding in the car, don’t you think?
Practical towel holder
Vinegar to defrost your window
People who live in areas where winters are extremely cold will benefit from this hack. Actually having to defrost your car in the morning is no joke. So why not try it yourself? If we say it works, you can take our word for it! To soak your windshield, use a solution of vinegar and water. Everything is mixed together and sprayed onto your window. You can use a spray bottle to evenly distribute the mixture to remove as many spots as possible that could impair your vision
Vinegar to defrost your window
Get more gasoline from the pump
Although the task is seemingly simple, it’s a good idea to pump gas to go full throttle. If you push the pump all the way down, the nozzle will assume it’s full and bubbles will form in your tank. In reality, there is still gas available; now you just need to slow down. To get more gas, only push the pump halfway. It will take longer, but you’ll get more in your tank
Get more gas from the pump
Blow Away bumper stickers
At the very least, it’s likely that you’re driving around with a bumper sticker. As it turns out, getting rid of them is a lot easier than you may have thought. All you need for this trick is a working hairdryer. If you heat the edges of the sticker with a hairdryer for a few minutes, the adhesive should begin to loosen and the sticker should be easier to peel off. Finally, you can get rid of your 2006 bumper stickers
Blow Away bumper sticker
Slime is your savior
Using a child’s toy for one of the most creative car hacks was a complete surprise. As it turns out, car interiors and slime are a perfect match. It’s easy to stock up on slime at the supermarket when your kids’ playroom is running low. If you can’t reach all the hard-to-reach places in your car, such as the air vents and the sides of your chair, use a slime to pick up dirt and dust quickly
Slime is your savior
If your tires blow out, do NOT brake
Don’t stop if your tire blows out at a speed of at least 65 mph on a straight road. This is more of a suggestion. Even if it happens instinctively, try to resist the temptation. What do you hope to achieve with this investigation? If you apply the brakes, your car will skid and possibly lose control, putting you at risk of colliding with something. Alternatively, make sure your foot is firmly on the gas pedal. Isn’t that confusing to say the least? This will help you regain control of your vehicle and stay straight on the road. We understand
If your tires blow out, DO NOT slam on the brakes
Avoiding too many key fobs
This is not a brilliant trick, but rather a cautionary tale. The ignition switch can be damaged if you have too many keys or too attractive key fobs. This means your car will become increasingly difficult to start over time. Experts recommend limiting your key collection to no more than three items. If you notice that your key is stuck or jammed in the ignition, take your car to a dealer as soon as possible. Avoid spending too much before you know it if you don’t.
Avoiding too many key fobs
Prevent car sickness
Be sure to check out this recommendation! Keeping a few fresh bay leaves in your car can help prevent motion sickness. A bay leaf is great for preventing car sickness on long journeys. Your symptoms will improve almost immediately after placing the leaf under your tongue. Both children and adults can enjoy this. What’s more, you can save money and time as you no longer need to buy or stop medication at the pharmacy, and it’s completely safe and natural
Prevent car sickness
Reduce your insurance costs
For us, finding ways to cut costs is paramount, especially when it comes to our vehicles. Now all you need to do is learn how to drive safely. What’s more, it will help you become a better driver. Car insurance costs can be drastically reduced in many countries around the world if you practice defensive driving. Consider the savings on your car insurance if you’re still not sure whether defensive driving is worth it
Lower your insurance costs
Which side is the tank on?
Many people “forget” which side their gas tank is on when it’s time to fill it up. In fact, they’ve been looking right at it the whole time. Take a moment to look at the fuel gauge on your dashboard. An arrow would be placed next to the picture of a gas pump. The side of the vehicle with the filler cap is on the other side of the arrow. Yes, isn’t it amazing?
Which side is the fuel tank on?
Diagnose your own car’s problems
The days of wishing you could diagnose a car problem without having to take it to a mechanic are long gone. Now all you have to do is buy a car coder. Your car’s computer system will recognize it as an OBDII diagnostic tool and immediately start reading your engine’s error messages. When your check engine light comes on, you’ll know in minutes where a faulty oxygen sensor is located, how to read updated data and how to get your vehicle’s VIN number
Diagnose your own car’s problems
Always have an emergency kit ready
It is essential that every driver has an emergency kit in their vehicle. In addition, the first aid kit should include a compass, jumper cables and a flashlight as well as extra batteries. A basic tool kit is one of the most important items that should be included in this bag. When traveling, it’s a good idea to bring a shovel, warm clothing and a spare smartphone charger. Your newly acquired skills might come in handy at some point!
Always have an emergency kit ready
Clean your air vents
Your car’s air conditioning is a godsend, whether the weather is hot or cold. While most people don’t think twice about cleaning their car’s air vents, others do. One of the best ways to clean them is to use a foam brush, which you can buy at your local hardware store (from the inside). Then gently wipe down each panel. This will benefit everyone in your car, as well as your car’s air conditioning system
Clean your air vents