These Car Hacks are Huge Lifesavers (PAGE 1) - credit to Melanie Weir LifeHacks
Sure, you know how your car works. You’ve never read the manual, but you know where the wiper button is, how to work the AC and the radio, where the hazard lights are, and hopefully how to change a tire in a pinch. What you never knew you needed, though, were these genius yet simple car hacks, which we’re sure you’d never find in a standard auto manual. Everything from minor annoyances to major, lifesaving pinch-fixes, you’ll find in here. Sick of defrosting your windows every morning? We’ve got the solution. Stuck on the side of the road with a broken fan belt? That’s in here, too. Read on to discover these ridiculously useful secrets!
Have you ever used one of these car hacks yourself? Know one we didn’t mention here? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to SHARE these with those you care about — you never know when they might be needed!
Fix a Dent With a Plunger and Hot Water
Have an unsightly dent in the side of your car? Don’t fret! We all make mistakes, and it’s actually pretty easy to fix: Just boil water in a teapot or saucepan and pour it over the affected area, then take the plunger and pull. If the body isn’t too severely damaged, the dent should come right out, and if not, it should at least look less prominent.
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If you have foggy headlights, don’t go running straight to the auto store for some special solution! You may already have something that will fix your problem right at home. Toothpaste works just as well on headlights as it does on teeth, it turns out, because it has mild abrasives in it that are meant to clean enamel. With toothpaste and a little elbow grease, your headlights can be clear as day again!
(Note: This won’t always work. If your headlights are yellowing from the inside, you obviously won’t be able to get at the problem, and it’s time to think about getting replacements.)
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No need to destroy your fingers trying to get that new set of keys onto your tight metal keyring. Just pull apart the end pieces with a staple remover, and slide them right on in! It’s so simple, we bet you’re wondering why you never thought of it.
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Do you always, always, ALWAYS hit your door on the side of your garage when you get out? There’s a simple fix: Just cut a pool noodle in half, and stick it to the wall where the door hits it (the scuff marks should make it easy enough to tell). You can secure it with bolts or with simple command strips, but either way, your car and your wall will both be safe!
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We leave trash all over our cars without thinking about it — but did you know that if you’re not careful, all the smells from that trash can stick to the inside of your car forever? Get yourself a trash can and you won’t have that problem. All you need is one of those small plastic containers that hold cereal. Just line it with a plastic bag and you’ve got a compact and easily sealed trash can that keeps your car neat and organized AND smelling fresh.
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We all know the struggle: You forgot your sunglasses, the sun is setting, and you’re driving west. Your visor can’t 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 you can move it wherever you need to, so the sun will never bother you again!
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This probably sounds like some weird witchy trick, but it’s actually very simple and logical. If your car is left so that it’s facing the sun in the morning, the rays will defrost your front windshield for you first. So as long as you leave for work after the sun rises, you’ll never have to wait for the defroster to warm up again!
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It sounds stupid, we know, but we swear it works! If your keys don’t have much of a range, hold them right under your chin and press the button again — the fluids in your head will exchange the reach of the signal just a little bit. Seriously, if you don’t believe us, just try it for yourself!
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