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These Car Hacks are Huge Lifesavers (PAGE 3)

These Car Hacks are Huge Lifesavers (PART 3) - credit to Melanie Weir LifeHacks

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No Phone Holder? Use a Rubber Band

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Source: Pinterest/HappyChappy

It’s so annoying (and dangerous) 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 window or air vent holders to hold your phone. It’s actually pretty easy, though, to utilize a rubber band for the exact same purpose. Just loop it through a couple of the vents in your center console, and around the top and bottom of your phone, and the tension will hold it up.

(Note: Add a binder clip and the hold is even stronger!)


Cool Down Your Hot Car Quickly
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Ever had to stand there and air out your stiflingly hot car in the summer, just enough so that you can BREATHE when you get inside? Speed up the process by simply rolling down the passenger side window, and opening and closing the driver’s side door rapidly for a few seconds. This creates a sort of fanning effect that gets all the hot, stale air out of your car and gets fresh air in.


Dryer Sheets are Your Next Air Freshener
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Source: Amazon.com

Don’t waste money on clip-on or over-the-mirror air fresheners that only really work for a few days. A box of dryer sheets lasts way longer, doesn’t get in the way, and truly absorbs odors. You can get them scented or unscented, and your car will smell pleasant and fresh for months.


Nanotech Car Scratch Remover Cloth
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Source: Amazon

OK, this isn’t so much a hack, as just a really cool product that can save the day when it comes to the beauty of your car. Adopting advanced nanotechnology, these Multipurpose Scratch Remover Clothes can remove car scratches and stains, as well as restore vehicle color and protect paint surfaces. Each cloth can be used between 10 to 15 times, according to the company. If you’re unsure of its effectiveness, they come with a one-year limited warranty. So you can test them out and contact the company to return if you’re unsatisfied.


Wax Cube Air Fresheners
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Source: Family Handy Man

Besides dryer sheets, there’s another DIY air freshener hack for your nose’s pleasure. Simply pick up some scents wax cubes and pop them into a mason jar with some hols cut in the lead. Leave said jar in your car and as the vehicle heats up, the wax will melt, filling your car with a lovely aroma.


Penny in the Tire
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Source: EvansTire.com

Tis next hack could literally save your life. Take a penny, turn it upside down, and put it into your tire treads. If President Lincoln’s head sinks halfway in, you’re good. If the tread doesn’t cover any of the president’s head, new tires are in your future.


Cup(Cake) Holder
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Source: Realistic Mama

Pick up some silicone cupcake wrappers and slip them into your car’s cupholders. They’ll keep all that loose change organized, and are easy to remove and clean, keeping the cup holders pristine.


Carabiner Hooks
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If you need to make some space in your backseat, pick pop some carabiner hooks and attach them to your headrests. they can be used to hold bags, groceries, umbrellas, and etc.


Muffin Pan Cupholder
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Source: Buzzfeed

If you're heading out to pick up a big fast food order, make sure you don’t leave home without a muffin pan in a basket. Why? Because it makes an gigantic and comparatively sturdier holder for soft drinks.


Laundry Basket for Groceries
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Source: Memepix

Next time you go grocery shopping, stick an empty laundry basket in the trunk. That way when you get home, you can fill the basket with bags and cut down on your trips back and froth to the car.


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