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Yes, you may know how to operate your vehicle. You may haven’t
even read your car’s manual, but you do know how to work the wipers, AC, the
radio, as well as the hazard lights! Hopefully, you also know how to change
your vehicle’s tires. However, what you don’t seem to realize is that all you
need are these simple yet totally life-changing car hacks, which we’re certain
that you wouldn’t find on any car manual. We got you covered in every minor to
major annoyances; you can be certain that these tips will make your life
easier. Try to see if you have done anything on this list before.
Fixing A
Dent With Hot Water & A Plunge
Got
an unpleasant dent on the side of your car? Don’t worry! We got you covered!
Dents are pretty common, and regardless of what you think, they’re actually
pretty easy to fix. All you need to do is boil water in a teapot or saucepan,
pour the hot water over the dent, then take the plunger and pull. If the car’s
body isn’t heavily damaged, then the dent should pop right out, it may not look
as perfect as it was, but at least it would make it less prominent.
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Dirty Headlights And Toothpaste
If your headlights are foggy, don’t rush to the nearest
auto store for a special solution! You might already have something at home to
solve your problem. Toothpaste, it turns out, works just as well on headlights
as it does on teeth because it contains mild abrasives that clean enamel. Your
headlights can be as clear as day again with a bit of toothpaste and elbow
grease! (Side note: This wouldn’t always work. If it’s yellowing from the
inside, you might want to look for replacements.)
Use Pool Noodles To Prevent Car Dings
Do you often hit your door on the side of your garage
every time you get out? A simple solution is to cut a pool noodle in half and
tape it to the wall where the door swings open (the scuff marks should make it
easy enough to tell). You can use bolts or simple command strips to secure it,
but your car and your wall will be safe in either case!
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Reduce Glare
With A Tinted Plastic Sheet
We’ve
all been there: you forgot your sunglasses, it’s getting dark, and you’re
driving west. At this angle, your visor won’t be able to protect you, but there
is something that can! A simple tinted plastic sheet will stick to your car
window with static and can be moved around as needed, ensuring that the sun
never bothers you again!
Clean Your
Wheels With Coke
You Might have heard the phrase “use Coke to clean this” a
million times, but a solution of cola and dish detergent will remove all of the
road grime and brake dust from your rims and leave them gleaming. Some people
are concerned that the soda will simply make things stickier, but the detergent
you add prevents any buildup.
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You Can Use
Pantyhose As A Fan Belt
First and foremost, if you have any other options available to
you when your fan belt breaks (such as calling a tow), you should use them.
Saving money isn’t worth the risk of catching your engine on fire. If you’re
really stuck, a pair of pantyhose can be used as a fan belt to get you to a gas
station or an area with cell service where you can get help.
Use
Over-The-Door Shoe Racks As Backseat Organizers
This
one is especially helpful if you have children: A simple over-the-door shoe
rack can be used to store all of the backseat necessities, such as sippy cups,
toys, chargers, and snacks. All of the pouches are easily accessible, and
they’re a lot easier to see at a glance than the pouches that come standard
with some minivan seats.
You Can Use
Rubber Bands As Phone Holders
When you need to look at your GPS but don’t have a co-pilot to
hold it up for you and don’t have one of those windows or air vent holders to
hold your phone, it’s extremely inconvenient (and potentially dangerous). It’s
actually quite simple to accomplish the same thing with a rubber band. The
tension will hold it up if you loop it through a couple of vents in your center
console and around the top and bottom of your phone.
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Easy Way To
Cool Down A Hot Car
Have
you ever had to stand there in the summer and air out your suffocatingly hot
car just enough so that you can BREATHE when you get inside? Simply roll down
the passenger side window and open and close the driver’s side door quickly for
a few seconds to speed up the process. This creates a fanning effect, removing
all of the hot, stale air from your vehicle and allowing fresh air to enter.