21 useful car hacks
Nathan Johnson
Published
05/06/2015
With these car hacks, you can make your experience of owning and driving a car 100x better
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Take a picture of where you parked in a huge lot. -
2.
Weave a rubber band through an air vent to create a nifty hands-free phone holder. -
3.
If you have trouble with blind spots, set your mirrors so you can't see any of your vehicle. This will make the cars around you more visible. -
4.
Cool off your car without blasting the AC by rolling down a window and opening and closing the opposite door several times. -
5.
Use a coffee filter and some cleaning solution to get rid of any dust and grime on your dashboard. -
6.
If your lock is frozen, apply some hand sanitizer to your key to help melt the ice. -
7.
Need a little help figuring out which side the exit is on? If the number is on the upper left-hand corner of the sign, the exit is on the left, and vice versa. -
8.
While you should always focus on driving, a shower caddy is a great way to keep food organized in the car. -
9.
Need a holder for your GPS? Use a modified binder clip to keep it steady. -
10.
Apply some toothpaste and wipe it away with a cloth to clean your headlights. -
11.
Prevent the crack from spreading by applying some clear nail polish. -
12.
Keep your car doors from freezing during the winter by applying some cooking spray to the rubber on the inside of the door. -
13.
Use a staple remover to get a frustrating key ring open. -
14.
If you can't find your car in a garage or parking lot, place your remote lock against your head to create a stronger signal that extends farther. -
15.
If you're tight on space in your garage, measure the position of your windshield when your car is in the right spot, and then hang a tennis ball from the ceiling so you know where to stop. -
16.
It might sound funny, but a plunger is great for removing small- to medium-sized dents in your car. -
17.
Don't know how to change a tire? This graphic is super useful. -
18.
Take an old coffee cup and cut open the lid to make your own tissue dispenser. -
19.
If you forget where your gas tank is, the arrow on the gauge tells you if it's on the left or right side of the car. -
20.
De-clutter your car with shoe organizers. -
21.
Make a mini trash can using a garbage bag and an old cereal container.
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