Did you know there are also tips and tricks for your car ?
We have already told you here about the guide to know the meaning of the dashboard lights.
But that's not all...
Because for little money (and even for free) you can make your life easier:cleaning, repairs, parking and even storage.
Here are 19 essential tips and tricks you can use for your car and thus save money easily :
The toothpaste is a staple product found in every home.
But did you know that it is also effective for cleaning headlights ?
Just spread some on a piece of soft cloth and polish the headlights.
They'll be shining like new in minutes.
Click here to find out how to clean your headlights with toothpaste.
On hot days, your car can quickly turn into an oven.
But there is a little trick to quickly refresh the interior of your car e:
- Roll down only one window of your car.
- On the other side of your car, open and close the door 5-6 times.
By opening and closing the door, the hot air will escape. At the same time fresh air will enter through the open window.
What's great about this trick is that you don't have to waste fuel by turning the air conditioning on full blast.
Thread an elastic as in the photo to transform it into a smartphone holder .
But beware of road safety:this little thing is only for using your phone's GPS function!
Click here to find out how to turn a rubber band into a smartphone holder.
Here is a good tip if you can no longer find your car (this often happens in large car parks).
The technique is quite unusual, but it works particularly well. Place the alarm beep on your chin (with your mouth open) to increase the range.
The fluids will turn your head into a little antenna.
Click here to find out how to increase the range of your car alarm.
Nail polish is handy for sealing the cracks in your windshield .
To prevent your cracks from spreading even further, apply clear nail polish to both sides of the windshield.
If you're driving a new car or a rental car, you might not know which side the tank is on.
Watch the gauge :there is usually an arrow indicating which side the tank is on.
Click here to find out which side to fill up on.
This is one of the best ideas on this list.
Have you already forgotten where you parked?
Next time, use your smartphone to take a picture of where you parked.
It will be easier to find her.
You can also place a pin in Google Maps on your smartphone.
Hang a shoe rack on the back of the seats to store your belongings easily.
Handy for long car journeys.
Use a plunger to "vacuum" the bumps from your bodywork.
It works great for repairing medium sized dents.
After washing and drying your car, shine it with conditioner .
In addition, it will prevent water from leaving traces of limestone.
Instead of buying cleaning wipes, try a coffee filter soaked in a little olive oil.
You can also substitute olive oil with a cleaning product of your choice.
Coffee filters are perfect as a cleaner.
Because they do not contain chemicals (unlike drying veils).
The problem with take-out pizzas is that they get cold before they get home.
The solution:use the seat heater to keep them warm.
Click here to find out how to keep your pizza warm in the car.
To avoid hitting your wall or objects in your garage, there is a simple and ingenious trick.
Just attach a tennis ball to a string.
The tennis ball becomes a landmark e to know where to stop when you park your car.
Click here to find out how to easily park in a narrow garage.
In a spray bottle, mix water and vinegar (1/3 water and 2/3 vinegar.)
Instead of scraping off the frost, you can use this mixture to defrost your windshield.
When it's really cold, car locks can freeze.
Try applying a layer of hand sanitizer to your key.
The alcohol in the disinfectant will melt the glass in the lock.
Small car trash cans come in handy — especially on long trips.
The easy solution:you can simply use a food box as a trash can.
Click here to discover the trick.
Before you call the locksmith, here's a video that shows you how to unlock it with a simple shoelace:
With this trick, no more difficulties with the ring when you want to add or remove a key.
Just use a simple staple remover to crack open the iron wire of the ring.
Click here to discover the trick.
No more fumbling around for coins in your car.
Photo film boxes are purses convenient to pay the parking meter.
