7 Car Hacks to Make Your Life Easier

Everybody who owns a car is no stranger to the fact that over time, you will run into some problems. In most cases a mechanic will need to be paid to resolve the issue however, there are some problems that you can easily solve on your own. Here, we show you how with these car hacks.

1. How to quickly cool down your car

Fully open one of the front or rear windows, then open and close the door on the opposite cross side of the car several times. This way the hot air will go out more quickly than if you just leave opened all windows or doors. If you would like to enjoy cold beverages in your car during hot days, check out our reviews of the best 12 Volt refrigerators.

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2. How to remove old car stickers

Soak a piece of newspaper in warm water, and place it on the sticker for ten minutes. This way, you can easily remove the stickers from the surface.

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3. What to do when the car door lock has frozen and the key won’t turn

You can use hand sanitizer gel to help defrost a frozen lock. Squeeze a small amount onto your finger and wipe it over the lock, making sure that it goes directly into the keyhole. It contains alcohol ethanol which will make the ice melt faster. You can also apply it to the car key itself and put it inside.

Another way to prevent frozen locks is to dip your key into Vaseline, put it into the lock, and turn the lock back and forth a few times. If you do not have de-icer, heating up the key with a lighter could also offer a quick fix. You can carefully heat it up with a lighter – on your own responsibility.

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4. How to make a simple holder for your smartphone with a rubber band

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5. Keep your car clean with this improvised trash bin

You can use a sealable food container as a trash can.

6. For those who want easily park in the garage

If you got driving license recently and you still find parking difficult, there’s a great trick for parking your car in the garage. Hang up in the garage a tennis ball or a bright, colorful toy in the spot where you need to stop the car. This will help prevent you from going further in than you need to.

7. How to protect the car doors in from scratches

For those who have narrow garages, try out this life hack: attach a foam strip along the wall. This will almost eliminate the risk of scratching the car doors when getting out and in of your car.