What you don’t realize is that all you need are these life-changing but simple car hacks, which we guarantee you won’t find in any car manual. We’ve covered everything from minor irritations to major annoyances, and you can rest assured that these pointers will make your life easier. Examine the list to see if any of the tasks have already been completed.

Fixing A Dent With Hot Water & A Plunge

Is there a ding on your car’s side? Don’t freak out! We’ve got your back! Dents are common, and despite popular belief, they are relatively simple to repair. Simply heat some water in a teapot or saucepan, pour it over the dent, and press down the plunger. If the dent isn’t severe, it should pop right out of the car’s body; it won’t look as good as it did before, but it will be less noticeable.

Dirty Headlights And Toothpaste

Don’t rush to the nearest auto store for a special solution if your headlights are foggy! You might already have a solution to your problem at home. Toothpaste, which contains mild abrasives that clean enamel, turns out to be just as effective on headlights as it is on teeth. With a little toothpaste and elbow grease, your headlights can be as clear as day again! (As a side note, this might or might not work in every situation.) It may be time to replace it if the inside is yellowing.)

Opening Your Keyring With A Staple Remover

You’re not going to break your fingers trying to fit a new set of keys onto your clumsy metal keyring. Simply separate the end pieces with a staple remover and slide them in! We’re sure you’re scratching your head, wondering why you’ve never thought of it before.

Put A Shower Caddy In The Trunk

If you’re the type to plan ahead, you probably have oil, a funnel, a rag, a flashlight, and other emergency car supplies in your trunk. Consider investing in a shower caddy to keep all of your important items organized and out of the way when you need them while also keeping the trunk clean.

Use Pool Noodles To Prevent Car Dings

When you exit your garage, do you frequently hit the garage door on the side? Cutting a pool noodle in half and taping it to the wall where the door swings open is a simple solution (the scuff marks should make it easy enough to tell). Bolts or simple command strips can be used to secure it, but your car and the wall will remain safe!

Need A Trash Bin? Use Cereal Bins

We throw trash in our cars without thinking about it, but did you know that the smells from that trash can linger in your car for a long time if you’re not careful? If you use a trash can, you won’t have that problem. One of those small cereal-holding plastic containers will suffice. Simply line a small, easily sealed trash can with a plastic bag to keep your car odor-free.

Reduce Glare With A Tinted Plastic Sheet

We’ve all been there: you forget your sunglasses, the sun is setting, and you’re driving west. Your visor won’t be able to protect you at this angle, 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 you will never again have to face the sun!

Lessen Frost By Parking Your Car Facing East

This may appear to be a strange witchy trick, but it is actually quite straightforward and logical. The sun’s rays will defrost your front windshield first if you park your car facing the sun in the morning. If you leave for work after the sun rises, you’ll never have to wait for the defroster to warm up again!

Extend Your Key’s Range By Holding Them To Your Head

It may appear illogical, but it actually works! Place your keys under your chin and press the button again if your keys don’t have much range; the fluids in your head will slightly change the signal’s range. Try it for yourself if you don’t believe us!

Long Ride With A Messy Kid? MagnaDoodle Got You Covered

There are two obvious issues when taking a long car ride with a young child: they are messy and easily bored. Thankfully, having a MagnaDoodle in your toy collection can help with both of these problems. To begin with, they’re one of the most entertaining toys because children can draw and redraw without running out of (or dropping) materials. They can also be used as a tray table for kids to eat meals from without getting crumbs and spills all over the place, which you may not be aware of.

Clean Your Wheels With Coke

You’ve probably heard the phrase “use Coke to clean this” a million times, but rims can be cleaned and shined with a cola and dish detergent mixture. Some people are concerned that baking soda will make things stickier, but this is not the case due to the detergent you use.

You Can Use Pantyhose As A Fan Belt

First and foremost, if you have any other options when your fan belt breaks (such as calling for a tow), you should use them. To save money, it’s not worth risking your engine catching fire. 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 if you’re really stuck.

Use Nail Polish On Small Scratches

It’s usually not worth the money to have your car’s paint professionally repaired when it gets a small scratch or chip. Of course, the drawback is that your car will be marred by unsightly scratches. We’re sure you had no idea you could do it all by yourself! It only takes a smidgeon of nail polish. If the color of your car’s paint is close enough, a little nail polish will hide the scratches well enough that no one will notice them unless they are looking for them.

De-Ice Your Keyholes With Hand Sanitizers

If you’ve ever had frozen car door locks, you know how difficult it is to unfreeze them. The answer is hand sanitizer, as you may have guessed. Although pouring something into a broken lock may seem counterintuitive, the alcohol in the solution will melt the ice, allowing you to turn the lock. It will disintegrate in your car in the same way it does on your hands.

Keep Your Seats Buckled During Hot Weather

In the summer, it’s extremely dangerous to try to fasten your seatbelt. Your hands will be irritated by any metal part of your car that has been exposed to sunlight and heat, but you can avoid this problem by buckling your seatbelt after exiting the vehicle and leaving it there until you return. If the sun can’t reach it, it can’t get hot enough to burn!

Use Over-The-Door Shoe Racks As Backseat Organizers

If you have kids, this one is especially helpful: All of the backseat essentials, including sippy cups, toys, chargers, and snacks, can be stored on a simple over-the-door shoe rack. The pouches are easily accessible and far more visible than those that come standard with some minivan seats.

Window Chips? Clear Nail Polish Could Help

Once again, the magic of nail polish will save the day! If you have a crack or chip in your windshield, it will almost certainly spread and crack, even more, making driving dangerous. If you can’t afford a new windshield right now, a few drops of clear nail polish applied as a run in a pair of stockings will keep the crack from spreading.

You Can Use Rubber Bands As Phone Holders

It’s extremely inconvenient when you need to look at your GPS but don’t have a co-pilot to hold it up for you or one of those windows or air vent holders to hold your phone (and potentially dangerous). Using a rubber band to achieve the same result is actually quite simple. If you loop it through a couple of vents in your center console and around the top and bottom of your phone, the tension will keep it in place.

Easy Way To Cool Down A Hot Car

Have you ever had to wait for your suffocatingly hot car to cool down enough for you to BREATHE once inside in the summer? To expedite the process, roll down the passenger side window and open and close the driver’s side door quickly for a few seconds. This creates a fanning effect, allowing fresh air in while exhausting stale, hot air from your vehicle.

Dryer Sheets As Air Freshener

Air fresheners that clip on or hang over the mirror, for example, are a waste of money because they only last a few days. Dryer sheets last much longer, are less noticeable and absorb odors more effectively. They’re available in both scented and unscented varieties, and they’ll keep your car smelling fresh for months.

The Nanotech Car Scratch Remover Cloth

This isn’t so much a hack as it is a fantastic product that can save the day when it comes to the appearance of your vehicle. Advanced nanotechnology is used in these Multipurpose Scratch Remover Clothes to remove car scratches and stains, restore vehicle color, and protect paint surfaces. Each cloth, according to the company, can be used 10 to 15 times. If you’re not sure about their effectiveness, they also come with a one-year limited warranty. So give them a shot and let the company know if you don’t like them.

Use Scented Wax Cubes As Air Fresheners

Aside from dryer sheets, there’s another DIY air freshener hack for your nose’s pleasure. A few scented wax cubes in a mason jar with some holes drilled in the lead will suffice. When you put the jar in your car, the wax will melt and fill the car with a pleasant aroma as it warms up.

Check Your Tire’s State With A Penny

The advice that follows could potentially save your life. Invert a penny and place it in the treads of your tires. If President Lincoln’s head sinks halfway into the hole, you’re in good shape. If the tread on your tires doesn’t cover the president’s head, you’ll need new tires.

Keep Your Cup Holder Clean By Doing This

Get some silicone cupcake wrappers and keep them in your car’s cupholders. They’ll keep all of your loose change organized, and they’re easy to take out and clean, so your cup holders will stay spotless. The effectiveness of this simple trick at keeping things clean will astound you.

Save Space Using Carabiner Hooks

To free up space in your backseat, get some carabiner hooks and attach them to the headrests. They can be used to store items such as bags, groceries, umbrellas, and other items. You’ll be able to free up a lot more space than you think this way.

Use Muffin Pans As A Cupholder

Make sure you have a muffin pan and a basket on hand if you’re picking up a large fast-food order. What is the rationale behind this? It creates a soft drink holder that is much larger and more durable. The next time you place a large order, keep this tip in mind.

Make Grocery Shopping Easier With Laundry Baskets

When you go grocery shopping, put an empty laundry basket in the trunk. When you get home, you can fill the basket with bags, reducing the number of trips back and forth to the car and making grocery trips much more convenient!

Keep Some Kitty Litter In Your Trunk

Even if you don’t have a cat, you should keep kitty litter in your trunk. You’ll need extra traction to get out of a deep snowbank or a slick patch of road, which kitty litter can provide. After sprinkling some around your tires, go for a drive. The non-clumping variety is the best option.

Another Kitty Litter Hack

Keep kitty litter in a sock on your dashboard for another brilliant kitty litter hack. This may seem counterintuitive, but it will prevent fogging on your windshield. Without a doubt, this is a serious suggestion. If you don’t believe us, ask around in some forums; they’ll all tell you the same thing.

Need To Keep Things In Place? Use Command Hooks

Let’s say you need somewhere to put your purse, bag, or mask, so it doesn’t fly around. The best option is to hang a command hook at floor level. As a result, you’ll have easy access to everything you need, and everything will be neat and tidy. Keep this tip in mind at all times, and you’ll never run out of room in your car.

Gauge Your Garage Parking With A Tennis Ball

Is it difficult for you to find a parking spot in your garage? It’s fortunate that we’re available to help. For some people, determining how far forward they’ve pulled into there can be difficult. All you have to do is suspend a tennis ball from the garage ceiling with a string. Once you’ve driven far enough in, it should rest on your windshield. You won’t have to rely on educated guesses any longer. The pinnacle of precision!

Download a Parking App to Find Your Car

Are you one of those people who can’t seem to recall where they parked their car? Don’t worry; you aren’t the only one who feels this way. Finally, those forgetful days are over; there are now a plethora of helpful apps that can assist you in quickly locating your vehicle. There’s no need to waste time searching the mall parking lot for your vehicle. There are several applications available to help you keep track of where you parked.

Warm Up Your Windshield Wipers

Another tip to help you prepare for the upcoming colder months. You’ll never have to waste time trying to thaw out your windshield wipers in the morning. All you need is an old pair of socks and an evening to cover each wiper. As a result, by the time morning arrives, your windshield wipers will be free of ice and stuck to your windshield, and you’ll be ready to start the day.

Handy Towel Holder

If you ask us, we believe this is one of the most effective tricks for parents of small children. All you have to do is use a short bungee cord to secure a roll of paper towel to your car. You can quickly grab the towels instead of searching the entire car for the roll. Isn’t it true that at least one of our passengers spills something or has a runny nose every time we get in the car?

Vinegar To Defrost Your Windows

People who live in areas where the winters are bitterly cold will benefit from this hack. It’s no laughing matter if you’ve had to defrost your car in the morning. Why don’t you try it out? You can trust us when we say it works! Instead of pouring water on your windshield, mix vinegar and water. Then combine everything in a spray bottle and squirt it on your windows. The vinegar helps to break up the ice faster, and you can apply the mixture evenly with a spray bottle to avoid icy patches blocking your view.

Get More Gas From The Pump

Although it may appear to be a simple task, it is better to pump gas than going full throttle. If you press the gas pump all the way down, bubbles will form in your tank, fooling the nozzle into thinking it’s full. In reality, more gas is still available; all you need to do now is slow down. You’ll have to wait a little longer for the gas to come out if you only press the pump halfway, but more will actually go into your tank.

Blow Away Bumper Stickers

If you’re reading this, you’re probably driving around with at least one type of bumper sticker. It turns out that getting rid of them is a lot easier than you think. A well-functioning hairdryer is all you’ll need for this trick. After a few minutes of heating the sides of the sticker with the hairdryer, the glue should start to lift, making it easier to peel. It’s past time to retire your 2006 bumper stickers.

Slime Is Your Savior

Who’d have guessed that a child’s toy could be used for one of the most inventive car hacks? It turns out that slime and car interiors are a match made in heaven. If your kids’ playroom runs out of slime, you can easily replace it at the supermarket. Slime all of your car’s hard-to-reach areas, including the air vents and the sides of your chair, any dirt or dust that you haven’t been able to remove will be easily picked up by the slime.

If Your Tires Blows, DON’T Brake

This is more of a tip than a hack: if your tire blows out while driving at least 65 kilometers per hour on a straight road, do not stop. Even if it’s instinctive, try to resist the urge. What is the purpose of your inquiry? If you hit the brakes, you’ll fishtail and possibly lose control of your vehicle, which could result in a collision with anything. Keep your foot firmly planted on the gas pedal instead. Isn’t that strange? We understand, but this will assist you in regaining control of your vehicle and maintaining a straight line on the road.

Don’t Weigh Down Your Key

This is more of a warning than a clever trick. The ignition switch can be damaged by having too many keys or cute keychains. That is, your car will not start as easily as it should over time. Experts recommend that you only have three keys or keychains in your collection. If you notice a tightness or your key locking while in the ignition, you should take your vehicle to a dealer as soon as possible. You’ll end up spending a lot of money before you realize it if you don’t.

Prevent Car Sickness

The following suggestion is brilliant! Simply keep some fresh bay leaves in your car to avoid car sickness. A bay leaf is an excellent way to avoid car sickness when traveling long distances. Simply place the leaf under your tongue, and you will notice an almost immediate improvement in your condition. This is suitable for both children and adults. It can also save you time and money by avoiding the need to stop or buy medicine at the pharmacy, and it’s all-natural.

Lowering Your Insurance Costs

We’re always looking for ways to save money on our monthly bills, especially when it comes to our cars. All that is left for you to do now is learn to drive safely. It’s extremely beneficial, and it also aids in the development of your driving abilities. Defensive driving can significantly reduce the cost of car insurance in many countries around the world. Consider the car insurance discounts if you’re still undecided about whether learning defensive driving is worth your time and money.

What Side Is The Tank On?

People frequently “forget” which side their gas tank is on when they come to fill it up. What they don’t realize is that the solution has always been right there in front of them. Take a quick look at the fuel gauge on your dashboard. A picture of a gas pump with an arrow next to it would be found. The side of the car with the filler cap is whichever way the arrow points. Isn’t it wonderful?

Diagnose Your Own Car troubles

The days of wishing you could diagnose a problem with your car without visiting a mechanic are long gone. All that remains is to purchase an auto-code reader. Once you connect it to your car’s computer system via the OBD port, it will immediately assist you in reading your engine’s fault codes. You’ll figure out what’s causing the check engine light to illuminate, where a bad oxygen sensor is located, how to read enhanced data, and even how to obtain your vehicle’s VIN in no time.

Always Keep An Emergency Kit

Every driver should, without a doubt, have an emergency kit in their vehicle. A first-aid kit, a compass, jumper cables, a flashlight, extra batteries, and a compass should all be included. A basic tool kit should be one of the most important items in this kit. A shovel, warm clothing, and a backup cellphone charger are all recommended. You never know when a skill you learn will come in handy!

Clean Your AC Vents

Your car’s air conditioning is a godsend on a scorching hot summer day as well as a bitterly cold winter day. On the other hand, the majority of people overlook the significance of cleaning the air vents in their vehicles. One of the best ways to clean them is with a foam brush, which you can usually find at your local hardware store (from the inside). After that, gently clean each panel. Not only will this keep your air conditioning clean and fresh, but it will also keep everyone in the car healthier.

Vaseline Tip

For generations, Vaseline has been one of the most effective lifesavers. Not just for colds and the flu, but for pretty much anything. Have you considered using it for your vehicle’s interior? If your car has a vinyl or leather interior, rub Vaseline all over it with a cloth or cotton wool to keep the leather from cracking. Vaseline can also be rubbed on rubber door seals in the winter to keep them from freezing.

Avoid Crumbs

Parents of small children are well aware of how dirty automobiles can get. It’s as if your car has turned into a trash can. Or, even worse, they throw everything they own in between the car seats, making cleanup a nightmare. To avoid a disaster, place a sheet beneath the booster seat and let it catch everything! Any future mishaps, such as melted candy, juice spills, or even dog drool will not be a concern for your vehicle.

Use A Newspaper To Clean Windows

Despite the fact that we’ve already mentioned a window-cleaning hack, it’s always good to have a few alternatives. This method has been tried and true, and believe it or not; nothing cleans windows better than an old newspaper. Simply use window cleaner to clean your windows, then scrub the newspaper with a stiff brush. This will provide you with spotless results right away. However, make sure the windows aren’t tinted!

Hot Wheels

Sick of having dirty wheels? Why shouldn’t your tires look brand new! We certainly have the answer for your problems. All you need to do is grab a bottle of Dawn detergent, mix it with an equal amount of water, and get to scrubbing on those wheel rims. Next, apply some baking soda to a damp sponge and proceed to rub the rough side of the sponge over the wheels. The next step requires you to spray water again over the entire wheel, and then you’re basically good to go! It is important to wear gloves for this hack however, you wouldn’t want to get this stuff on your hands.

Inside Out

Your once powerful air conditioner barely has any effect nowadays. Is this purely down to wear and tear? Not necessarily! Have you checked whether or not there is simply a blockage preventing the AC unit from working at it’s full capacity. All you need to do for this is pop the hood and take out the air filters. It is possible that all the filters need are a good clean, and your AC will be blasting at full strength again! The easiest way to do this is by using a vacuum cleaner, which will simply remove the muck inside the filters. You can also use cleaning solutions, such as Clean Green. Simply allow it to sink in and then proceed to rinse the dirt off with water. They must also be completely air-dried before placing them back into the car.

Q-Tip to The Rescue

Q-Tips are truly a multi-use device, in all sorts of environments. They are the ideal tool to use to clean the toughest of areas in your car, that would often be difficult to clean. Additionally, you can now reach those difficult areas, such as little crevices or perhaps on the steering wheel. You will be very surprised to see quite how much grime and dust will be removed.

Squeegee

If you’re a pet owner, we absolutely have the trick you need to combat your pet’s shedding hair! It can be a real issue removing this hair without this tool, and it might even put you off the idea of getting a pet in the future. Don’t fear! We have the solution right here, and it’s simply a squeegee! Save yourself time and money from not needing to get your car professionally cleaned quite so often. Simply spray water on the seats, then use the squeegee multiple times to scrape off all that undesirable pet hair.

Baby Wipes

Perhaps if you’re already a parent, you may be aware of this trick. Nonetheless, it is a great trick that you must learn. Simply keep baby wipes in your car at all times. They slot perfectly into the glove box. Irrespective of your child status, they will always be useful. Clean those sweaty hands, attack those pesky stains in an instant; you may have a cleaning emergency at any moment and this is surely the tool you need to combat it.

Magic Eraser

It must be said, we believe the Magic Eraser is severely underrated. Experts however advise that you keep one in close proximity, they are great for helping out with many cleaning issues, especially in the car. It is fantastic at it’s job and can really combat anything. It will certainly scrub off those nasty stains on your leather/vinyl seats. All you need to do is slightly dampen the Magic Eraser, then scrub the dirt. All of a sudden your car seats will be looking clean and brand new.

Loose Change

You can surely never have too many hacks for the same issue! Variety and options can go a long way. So if you needed another hack to contain small items, like coins, look no further! Simply obtain a small container, like a chewing gum container, and use it to store your coins. Using this will ensure that your small items don’t get lost around your vehicle.

Mayonnaise Is Not Just For The Kitchen

Mayonnaise may be great in tasting, truly a great addition to any sandwich, but it has many more uses. Uses you would never even think of. For example, it is great for removing tar from your car! Who knew? It will basically combat any sap that simply won’t come off your car. Don’t fear though, mayonnaise is strong enough to remove the tar for sure. It also won’t damage the wax or paintjob of the car. An effortless hack for sure, it only requires you to dollop a small amount of mayonnaise to a cloth, then rub it into the affected area. Leave the mayo on for 5 minutes or so and then a swift wipe across the area with the wipe will see the dirt gone.

Remove Acidic Battery Juice

It might sound like a super tough job to thoroughly clean your car, but it really isn’t all that difficult with the use of some of these amazing hacks. The proceeding tip is best used for older cars, basically those ones that will have wear and tear but still mechanically functional. It is possible that in older cars, the car battery will begin to leak acidic liquid. This sometimes happens, and if you leave it for too long it can start to wreck other areas of your car’s engine. All you need to combat this issue is Coca-Cola! Don’t just pour it on the engine however! Make sure the engine is completely cool, then proceed to loosen the terminals slightly and disconnect the battery. At this point, soak the corroded areas in soda. It might be best to have more than one pair of eyes on this one.

Adjust Your Car Mirrors Properly

It is a no-brainer thinking that when people are learning to drive a vehicle that they would even learn this particular piece of advice! You would be surprised to learn that this isn’t the case, however. Blind spots are areas of a road that a person cannot see through your windscreen, or rear and side-view mirrors. Large enough to block other cars, motorbikes, cyclists or pedestrians from view, it is very important that this issue is addressed! Basically all you need to do is push the mirrors further out so you can no longer see your own car. This means that the view of the sides overlap with the image in the rearview mirror, and this results in eliminating any/all blind spots from the driver’s point of view. Innovation.

Check If You Need An Oil Change

No longer will you need a mechanic to look at the oil in your car and see if it needs changing. You can do it yourself with this great tip! To start with, ignite the engine and let the car warm up for around five minutes. Next, turn the engine off, pop the hood and extract a few drops of oil. Use these drops as an example. All you need to do next is get a clean cloth, or some paper towel, and wipe the dipstick onto it. After a period of around 2 hours where it will roughly sit, return to inspect the paper. If the oil has become dark at the center, the oil is dirty and needs changing. If it is smooth however, you have clean oil. Simple, right?

Hair Conditioner Will Make Your Car Look Shiny

Everyone surely wants a car that resembles something new and sparkling. To unlock this, simply head to the bathroom. Would you be surprised to learn that conditioner is very efficient for just this! It will do a great job at smoothing and silkening the paint job of your car. It sure has more uses than making your hair softer! Dilute with water prior to use, though.

Make A Garbage Can For The Backseat

If you find yourself in a situation where you are driving children around regularly, you must be aware of how messy the back seat can get. By simply hanging a garbage can around a seat, you can teach your children how to properly dispose of their trash, while also keeping them entertained with a reformed version of basketball.

A Little Olive Oil Can Go A Long Way

Wear and tear showing up on your dashboard? Don’t worry there is actually quite an easy fix to rectify this situation. Just head towards your kitchen cupboard. Simply obtain a bottle of olive oil and proceed to polish the dashboard with it. This will give the dashboard that new, shiny feel.

Icy Windshield? Maybe This Could Help

Ice on the windshield is an annoyance that anyone living in a country that gets snow will experience. There is an easy solution for this though! You can produce your own de-icer solution by mixing 70% isopropyl alcohol with one part water, and a few drops of dish soap. All you need to do is spray this concoction onto an icy windshield and the ice will be way easier to remove with an ice scraper.

The Roadside Hero

If you’ve ever experienced a car accident, you will know how traumatic it can be. On average, if we just looked at statistics from the U.S, nearly 40,000 people are killed each year from road accidents. This is why if you have a car, you need to get yourself a RoadSide Hero. This device has some mega functions that will surely go surely help anyone who finds themselves in a sticky road situation. It might even save your life. It can be used as a belt/rope cutter, a glass breaker, a hammer, a compass, a magnet mount, a flashlight/strobe/emergency light, a power bank, and a solar panel, among other things. Go get this device now!

Make Sure To Check On Your Tire’s Pressure

Next time you enter a gas station, make sure you walk over to the “air” machine and have a look at the nozzle. One of the ends allows you to inflate your tires, whereas the other will typically be a pressure gauge. If you maintain proper tire pressure, you will save money on gas but keep your vehicle at optimum performance.

Another Way Of Cleaning The Air Vents

Air vents in a car can become filthy and dusty over time, that’s for sure. What you probably haven’t considered is that cleaning these vents out is something really easy and simple. All you need to do is pick up a foam brush, which is super cheap, then use this to easily remove all that difficult to reach dirt. If you don’t have any paintbrushes lying around this is great because of how inexpensive yet effective it is.

Make Your Leather Seats Shine With This

Have you ever looked back at your once beautiful looking seat to see that it is now dirty and an eyesore? There is a simple fix here! Head back to your kitchen cupboards and retrieve that olive oil once again; it has another use! Simply put a small amount into a microfiber cloth and polish the seats in a circular motion. It is important to use a very small amount, and do this rather infrequently to avoid a sticky build up.

Use This To Remove The Ice On Your Car’s Door

Frozen locks can be dastardly annoying. An easy fix is in your midst, however. All you need to do is rub your key or door handle with a squirt of hand sanitizer. The alcohol in the gel solution is quick acting and will speedily melt the ice, allowing you to enter your car.

How To Check The Level Of Fluids

Every car comes with a manual, but more often than not they do get lost. You can also look online in this case. Simply look for where your oil, coolant, power steering fluid and brake fluid are. Nobody is saying you must know how to replace and solve these issues, but you should be able to check the levels to know when your car needs work doing.

How To Escape A Sinking Car

Possibly something that you only think could happen in horror movies or nightmares, it is possible (unlikely) but possible that you could find yourself in this situation one day. Following these simple steps could save your life. Before the car is completely submerged, all you need to do is roll down a window to quickly scurry out. If the door opens, even better. Make sure your seatbelt is unlocked first.

Check Your Engine Temperature

Even if you’re not a mechanic, it is important that any car owner knows about the temperature of their engine. In terms of its current state, and to look out for dangerous temperatures that can damage the engine. Sure, the fuel temperature warning light will give you an indication of when you have a problem, but at this point a deep-rooted problem may be too late to solve.

Keep A Maintenance Log

Keeping a vehicle log is a great thing to keep on top of. This way you can easily keep track of your car’s health, history and any other small details all in one place. Easily check when you last changed the tires, or other various car fluids. This is definitely worth keeping on top of, it can really save you one day, perhaps when selling the car.

Refresh Your Wipers With This

Nobody is saying that you need to take shots with your wipers, but clean wipers are great for stopping streaks and scuffs on your windscreen. Cleaning your wipers with rubbing alcohol by using a microfiber cloth is a cheap and effective way to keep the wipers in great shape.