Increase Your Key Fob’s Range
One of the most common complaints about keyless entry systems is that the key fob’s range doesn’t extend far enough. Surprisingly, the secret to resolving this issue lies within your mind. You can unlock your car from a greater distance by holding the remote close to your head while pressing the “Unlock” button.
Alternatively, you can also hold the key fob beneath your chin. As it turns out, the large number of water molecules in your brain interact with the key fob’s signal, which helps increase its range.
The Penny Test
Checking your car’s tires regularly is a must. They tend to wear down over time, and it’s important for you to know when they need to be replaced. To determine whether or not it’s time for you to get a new set of tires, consider doing a penny test.
Simply take a penny and place it on the tire, with Lincoln’s head facing down. The amount of tire covering his head will let you know whether the tire needs to be replaced. If nothing is covering Lincoln’s head, then you need to get new tires.
Remove Dents With a Plunger
It’s normal for cars to get dents and scratches every once in a while. If you were involved in a fender bender and need a quick way to get rid of the dent in your car, all you need to do is to get some boiling water and a plunger.
Pour some boiling water over the dented surface, stick the plunger onto the center of the dent, then pull. Keep doing this until you are satisfied with the result. Your car should look as good as new in no time!
Unfreezing the Door Locks
If you live in an area where winters can get quite harsh, then you’ll know the struggle of keeping your car clear of snow and ice in the morning. When temperatures are low, your car’s door locks can get frozen. This can be incredibly frustrating especially if you’re in a rush.
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To unfreeze the door locks, all you need to do is to apply as much hand sanitizer into the lock as possible. The alcohol from the hand sanitizer will heat the keyhole and unfreeze it.
Foggy Headlights No More
Your car’s headlights get foggy over time due to the built-up dirt, grime, and oxidation. Foggy headlights can affect the quality of your lights at night and may lead to accidents. For a much safer drive, consider this simple trick.
Simply grab a tube of toothpaste, apply a coin-sized amount on each headlight, then rub in circular motions using your fingers or a clean cloth. Let sit for about two minutes before wiping it off using a different clean cloth.
Look For the Arrow
If you’ve ever driven a car that you’re unfamiliar with, then you’ve probably experienced the embarrassment of pulling up to the wrong side of the gas pump, then getting back into your car to move it.
Fortunately, there is a way for you to figure out which side of the car the gas tank is without getting out of your car. Look at the gas gauge on your car’s instrument cluster and find the arrow next to it. This arrow will tell you which side the tank is on.
Don’t Get Locked Out of Your Car
Most new cars these days have a keyless entry system, allowing car owners to enter their cars without using a key. But what happens when it stops working? Thankfully, most cars with a keyless entry system still have a manual lock in case of an emergency.
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If your car’s keyless entry system fails, look for a small piece of plastic on the edge of the door handle. The manual lock is hidden underneath. This will allow you to unlock the car’s doors so you can still enter your car.
Stick to the Speed Limit
Some people go over the speed limit thinking that they’ll reach their destination faster. However, doing this can cause more harm than good because you are wearing down your brakes when you need to slow down or stop at a stoplight or from traffic.
This may seem absurd, but speed limits are designed to ensure that drivers hit every green light. When you stick to the speed limit, you will stop at fewer red lights and you will get to your destination faster.
Keep Your Car Trash-free
Have you ever entered your car only to realize that there’s trash everywhere? If you want to make the inside of your car less of a garbage dump, consider this simple solution.
All you need to do is to head to your kitchen or your nearest dollar store and get a plastic cereal container. Put a plastic bag in it, and place it within the inside of your car. Now you have an improvised trash can that you can use to store trash and keep your car tidy.
Get Rid of Bad Smells
Cars get smelly every once in a while. With dogs, kids, and other people getting in and out of your car all the time, the smell will become unbearable if you don’t take proper action. Fortunately, this simple trick will help make your car smell fresher without breaking the bank.
Go to your laundry room or the nearest supermarket and get a box of dryer sheets. Place one sheet under each seat and they will neutralize any foul smells in no time. Place these sheets in your car vent as well for an easy, breezy air freshener.
"Dude, Where’s My Car?"
There is nothing worse than aimlessly wandering around a parking lot, wondering why there are suddenly a dozen other cars that look exactly like yours and why your car is suddenly nowhere to be found. We’ve all been there, and we know how incredibly frustrating it can be.
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To help you remember where you parked your car, you can always snap a photo of the area and the floor number in the parking garage. If you parked at an outdoor lot, you can put a pin on your maps app and label it as “parked car” so that you can easily find your car when you get back.
Keep Your Windshield Wipers Warm
If you live in colder climates, you’ve probably experienced having your windshield wipers freeze during the winter. Not only will this make driving during snowy days difficult, but it can also cause damage and cost you money in the long run.
To keep this from happening, simply take a pair of long socks and use them to cover the wipers while your car is parked. This will keep them warm and prevent them from freezing during cold winter days and nights.
Keep Your Windshield From Fogging Up
Driving with a foggy windshield is not only impossible but also extremely dangerous. While it’s perfectly normal for your windshield to fog up once in a while, there is a way to get rid of condensation quickly for a much safer drive.
All you need to do is to put some dry rice inside a cloth pouch and place it on the dashboard. This will absorb the moisture and prevent your windshield from fogging up. You can dry the rice out by tossing the pouch into the microwave occasionally.
Open a Key Ring With Ease
It’s nearly impossible to open a keyring to add new keys or tags without hurting your fingers or your fingernails. However, the good news is that there’s an easy way to open keyrings without hurting yourself in the process.
Simply use a staple remover to pull the metal pieces apart while you add a new key or tag. This will save your fingers from unnecessary pain. However, be careful not to stretch the keyring too much as your keys may fall off.
Remove Bumper Stickers With Ease
Some people love putting bumper stickers on their cars but often fail to remember how tricky they are to remove. Stickers leave sticky residue on the car’s surface and can even ruin the paint if removed incorrectly, so it’s better to avoid putting them on your car in the first place.
However, there is a safe way to remove bumper stickers if you do decide to put some on your car anyway. Simply heat them first using a hairdryer, and they’ll be easy to peel off in no time.
No Expensive Cleaning Materials Needed
While most people will only get to see your car’s exterior, it’s also a good thing to keep the interior just as spotless. However, there’s no need to spend so much money on expensive cleaning supplies when a simple household item will do the trick.
Simply head to your kitchen, grab a few coffee filters, and use them to wipe surfaces to get rid of dust and dirt. Coffee filters are fairly cheap – you can buy hundreds of them for just a few dollars.
Keeping It Cool
Getting into a hot car on a warm summer day can be rather unpleasant. Some people believe that rolling down all windows will help cool things down quickly, but this doesn’t help at all.
Instead, why not try rolling down just the driver’s and passenger’s side windows? This will force the air to circulate through the car, allowing it to cool down much faster. This won’t necessarily turn your car into an icebox, but it will be much more comfortable than before.
Your Sun Visor Has a Special Feauture
The sun visor in your car is good for more than just blocking the sun from your eyes while you drive. But not many people know it can also be used to help defrost your windshield.
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When you turn on the heat to defrost your frozen windshield, make sure your sun visors are pulled down. They will help vent the hot air to the front of the car which will make the window defrost faster!
Keep Cup Holders Crumb-Free
While cup holders are one of the most useful features in any car, they tend to get messy quite easily. Instead of dragging a vacuum cleaner out to your car every single week, you can use cupcake liners to catch the crumbs and debris.
Cupcake liners come in a variety of sizes, so you can pick one that best fits your cup holders. If they get too dirty, you can easily throw them out and replace them with new ones. Or better yet, give silicone cupcake liners a try and wash and reuse them when they get dirty.
Keep Food Warm
Many cars these days come with heated seats, which helps a car’s occupants stay nice and warm on cold winter days. However, did you know that heated seats can be used for other purposes too?
If you’re stuck in traffic with a box of pizza or some fast food, don’t let them get cold! Instead, place the food on the seat and turn the seat warmer on to its highest setting. No matter how long your trip takes, your food will stay warm and fresh.
Never Lose Your Garage Door Remote Again
Have you ever pulled up to your driveway only to realize that the remote control to open your garage door is nowhere to be found? It can be quite frustrating, especially if all you want to do is get some rest after a long day at work.
These days, some new cars have a built-in remote control that allows you to open and close your garage door. All you need to do is to set it up. If your car doesn’t have this feature, you can have a professional help you connect the remote control to the inside of your door.
Use Nail Polish to Cover Scratches
No matter how careful you are, your car will likely get scratched at some point. If you’re the type of person who can’t stand the sight of even tiny scratches on your car, here’s how you can cover them up.
Grab some nail polish and apply it to the scratched parts of your car. Not only are there a wide variety of colors available to match your car, but they are also easy to use. Always keep a bottle in your car for when you need to cover up scratches in a pinch.
Garage Parking Guide
While most people don’t usually crash into the interior back wall of their garage with their car, this does happen sometimes. This can lead to damage to both your car and your house that could cost you a fortune to fix.
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Fortunately, a tennis ball is all you need to prevent accidents. First, measure the distance between the garage wall and your windshield. Then, tie a tennis ball to a string and hang it from the ceiling so that your windshield touches it when you’re at the perfect distance. You’ll never have to worry about crashing your car into the wall again!
Pool Noodles Aren't Just For Pools
Pool noodles aren’t just pool toys – they are useful for so many other things as well. For one, they can be used to prevent your car door from hitting the garage wall so it won’t get damaged each time you open your door.
All you need to do is cut a pool noodle in half and glue it to the wall. Pool noodles can be bought for about a dollar, making them a cheap and straightforward solution for when you have limited space between your car and the garage wall.
Melt Ice Quickly
There are many things that make driving during the winter dangerous, including icy windshields. When you are running late for work, you probably don’t have time to wait for your car to warm up so that the ice will melt.
To help speed things up, mix some water and vinegar in a spray bottle and spray it on your car’s frozen windshield. Let sit for about a minute, then wipe it off with a clean cloth or use your windshield wipers.
Make Cleaning Your Car’s Interior More Fun
While slime is marketed as something for children to play with, it has a variety of other uses as well. Car owners, for instance, can use slime to clean the hard-to-reach areas of a car’s interior. Who says cleaning your car can’t be fun?
You can buy pre-made slime at toy stores, or you can make some yourself – there are hundreds of recipes available online! Use the slime to get rid of dust and dirt on your steering wheel, dashboard, door locks, dials, and air vents.
Taking a U.S. Road Trip? Learn These Highway Hacks!
While GPS and our cellphones have certainly made navigating easier, if you’re ever traveling somewhere new and are getting confused by the roads or find yourself lost, it’s time to learn these highway naming hacks! For all those planning a cross-country trip, did you know that US interstates with 2-digits indicate ones that travel across the entire country?
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Highways that end in “0” run East-West while those that end in “5” will run North-South. If you know what direction you’re trying to travel in, use the ending highway number as a helpful guide to ensure you’re on the right path. Seeing roads with 3-digits indicate a bypass. Their last two numbers will reference the interstate they bypass. Some exception of course, apply, but this navigation hack can definitely come in handy!
Park Facing The East During Winter
If you’d rather not run the heat in your car or if there isn’t any vinegar in your kitchen, you can use the sun to your advantage instead. When it’s freezing outside, park your car facing the east at night so that the ice on your windshield will melt by the time you get to your car the next day.
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While you probably wouldn’t be able to park facing east all the time, you should go ahead and do it whenever it’s possible. This will help save time and provide some added comfort when you hop into your car in the morning.
Get More Bang For Your Buck
Going to the gas station to fuel up is probably everyone’s least favorite chore. Most people would rather get this task over with quickly so they can move on to more exciting activities.
However, if you want to get more value for your money, it’s probably a good idea to let the tank fill up slowly so as not to let extra air inside. When you squeeze the fuel pump handle at 50 percent instead of squeezing it all the way, you are getting more than you normally would.
Make An Improvised Car Phone Holder
For your safety, you shouldn’t be looking at your phone while driving. However, there may be instances where you need to look at it for directions. Many people have car phone holders for their phones, but you can also improvise if you don’t have one readily available.
To keep your phone secure, string a rubber band through the air vent, then put your phone through the loops. While this isn’t a long-term fix, it can come in handy when you need to look at your phone for directions.
Need Extra Cup Holders?
Cup holders come standard in almost all cars, though some cars may not have enough to hold all your drinks. Some cup holders, meanwhile, may not be deep enough to hold your 32oz drink properly.
As a solution, why not use a shoe as a cup holder? It might not be the most aesthetically-pleasing hack, but it works! Since a shoe’s opening is adjustable, it can fit almost any cup. They’re also deeper than most cup holders so you don’t have to worry about accidentally spilling your drinks.
Make Your Dashboard Look Shiny and New
Olive oil isn’t just for cooking – it can be used for other purposes as well. You can use it to keep your skin and hair soft and smooth, and you can use it to make your car’s interior look shiny and new.
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Put a few drops of extra virgin olive oil on a lint-free cloth, and use it to gently wipe across the dashboard. This will help pick up dust and dirt, restore your dashboard’s shine, and prevent cracking caused by harmful UV rays.
Highway Road Marking Warnings
Traveling on new highways can get confusing. Lanes get added, other merge, and some seemingly out of nowhere turn into “Exit Only” lanes. While there are typically signs posted to indicate when lanes end or become an exit ramp, if you miss those signs or your view of those signs are blocked by trucks ahead of you, try looking down at the pavement markings!
If the white dashed lines separating the lanes become smaller and closer together, this indicates that the lane is turning into an exit-only ramp. If you’re not trying to exit and want to stay on the highway, this is your final warning to switch lanes and continue your travels.
Clean Your Windshield Wipers
Most car owners remember to check and change their car’s oil, and to keep the interior and exterior clean. However, many car owners tend to overlook this one crucial task that helps keep all the car’s occupants safe.
The next time you’re cleaning your car’s exterior, don’t forget to give the windshield wipers some TLC as well. Use a clean cloth and glass cleaner to wipe them clean, or replace the blades with new ones at least once every 6-12 months.
Always Have Paper Towels In Your Car
This hack is highly recommended for all the clumsy or messy car owners out there. While it’s certainly a good idea to have paper towels in your car at all times, many people choose not to as these rolls can take up too much space.
There is, however, a clever way to store paper towels in your car. Simply attach a roll of paper towels to the inside of your car’s trunk using a bungee cord. Now you’ll always have paper towels at your disposal!
Try the Japanese Door Trick
Like we said earlier, getting into a hot car on a warm summer day can be quite unpleasant. When your car has been sitting under the sun for hours, everything feels hot to the touch and it can make you feel like you’re in the fiery depths of hell.
To help cool your car down faster, try the Japanese door trick. Roll down the driver’s side window, then open and close the passenger’s side door several times. This will help force hot air quickly.
Improvised Air Freshener
Car air fresheners that don’t lose their scent after a few days are quite expensive, so why not make your own instead? Though this DIY trick will use up one of your available cup holders, it will keep your car smelling nice and fresh for a long time.
Grab some scented candle wax and place them inside a mason jar. Poke some holes on the lid and place the jar inside your car. The wax will melt whenever the temperature inside the car rises, releasing the scent of your choice.
Need Somewhere To Hang Your Groceries?
There may be instances when your trunk space just isn’t enough for all your groceries, and so you have to place the rest in the back seat. But what if the back seat is full? Worry not, as we have a simple solution for you.
Install a hook under the front seat’s headrest so you can hang your shopping bags there. Now your groceries won’t be flying all over the place as you drive, and you’ll never have to worry about spilled liquids and cracked eggs again.
Seal the Gap Between the Seats
We’ve all been in a situation where we accidentally drop something between the seats and our hands are too big to reach it. Car companies should find a way to seal the gap, but since it’s there, here’s how to keep your things from falling.
Simply grab a pool noodle, cut it, and then use it to fill the space between the seats. You’ll never have to worry about losing your keys, jewelry, money, credit cards, and phone ever again!
Get Extra Storage Space
When you drive a tiny car, finding space to put all your belongings can be a pain in the neck. Between all the items that you keep in your car at all times and going on shopping trips, there never seems to be enough space in your car to fit everything comfortably.
If you need extra storage space, grab a mesh net and secure it on all four grab handles using a bungee cord. You can use this additional space in the ceiling to store smaller items without them blocking your view.
Keep Your Things Organized
When you keep so many small items in your car, things can get messy pretty easily. However, there is a much better way to keep all your belongings organized instead of simply tossing them into the backseat or the glove box.
All you need are hanging shoe organizers that you can get at most stores. Hang them on the back of the seats, and use each pocket to store different items. You’ll now experience an organized car interior!
Don’t Forget About Your Trunk
Now that we’ve covered ways to keep the inside of your car organized, it’s time to move on to the trunk! When you’re in a rush, it’s easy for you to just aimlessly toss your things into the trunk. However, there is a simple way to keep your trunk just as organized as the inside of your car.
Rather than piling your things one on top of the other, you can keep your trunk tidy with the help of laundry baskets. With a bit of creativity, you can even create a shelf system for additional storage space as well.
Make Driving During the Winter Safer
Driving on icy roads during the winter can be quite dangerous. When there isn’t enough traction between your tires and the slippery roads, the odds of an accident happening increases. Fortunately, there is a simple way to make driving during the winter safer.
You can add more weight to your car by using sand or salt bags. If you have a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) car, place the bags inside the trunk. For front-wheel drive (FWD) cars, place the bags on the passenger seat floor.
Use Shower Caddies for To-Go Meals
Shower caddies are great for storing your toiletries, but did you know that you can use them in your car as well? Shower caddies can be bought for cheap at dollar stores and come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes.
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Shower caddies are fantastic for when you’re at a fast-food drive-thru and want to keep your food and drinks from spilling and making a mess in your car. If you don’t need to use them, just keep them in your trunk!
Spill-Proof Snack Holders
Planning a road trip with your kids? Don’t forget to bring some snacks to help them get through the long drive! Keep their little bellies happy with yummy treats like dried fruit, mixed nuts, cereal, mini crackers, and popcorn.
Keep those snacks in empty coffee creamer bottles to keep them from spilling and making a mess. The flip-top lids help keep the bottles’ contents secure so you don’t have to worry about having to clean up once you reach your destination.
Other Ways To Remove Snow From Your Windshield
If you’re looking for other ways to remove snow from your windshield, look no further than your kitchen. Whether you’re using a wooden spoon, a spatula, or a mesh skimmer, these kitchen tools will surely come in handy if you find your car covered in a thick layer of snow.
Of course, it’s always best to use special tools like foam brushes or non-abrasive snow brooms. However, kitchen tools work just as fine if you need to clear away snow in a pinch.
Use Empty Gum Containers to Store Loose Change
If you’re like most people, you probably keep some spare change in your car. You’d most likely need them to feed parking meters or pay a toll, so it’s always a good idea to have some on hand.
Use an empty gum container to keep your coins so you don’t waste your time looking through your purse or pockets. Place the container in your car’s front cup holder so you’ll always have some change at hand whenever you need them.
Keep Your Kids’ Toys Within Their Reach
Kids are inquisitive by nature, but their inquisitiveness can sometimes put your patience to the test, especially when you’re in the car with them for hours on end. Most parents of young kids have probably been asked the infamous “Are we there yet?” question many times before.
Fortunately, there are many ways for you to keep your kids entertained during long drives. One option is to bring your little ones’ favorite toys with you. Keep these toys within their reach by storing them in hanging shoe organizers.
Use a Roll of Duct Tape As a Makeshift Cup Holder
This clever hack has been tried and tested by car owners the world over. If your car doesn’t have enough cup holders to store all your drinks, you can try this yourself!
All you need is a roll of duct tape with a large-enough center that can hold your water bottle, coffee cup, or whatever drink you have with you. Alternatively, you can also use gaffer tape from your nearest hardware or camera store. Gaffer tape isn’t as heat-sensitive, so it won’t leave behind a sticky residue on your seat.
Use Static Cling Window Tints as Movable Shades
Many car owners will surely know that there’s a particular time of day when the sun comes in through the car’s windows at a certain angle so that your car’s sun visors don’t swing far enough to block out the sun.
Stop squinting and place a static cling window tint in the exact position to protect your eyes from the sun. What’s great about them is that they can be used many times over as they don’t involve adhesives and cant be removed with ease.
Get Rid of Scratches with Vaseline
Vaseline isn’t just for chapped lips or dry skin – it’s great for getting rid of small scratches and marks on your car’s dashboard and gives it a polished, conditioned look. Get a huge tub for cheap at any supermarket and keep it handy for when you might need it!
First, give the dashboard a proper wipe with a clean cloth. Next, apply a small amount of Vaseline on a microfiber cloth, then wipe the dashboard down until the Vaseline has completely soaked in. This will give the dash a polished, conditioned look.
Have an On-The-Go Snack Basket
You don’t have to give up on eating healthy just because you’re always on the go! Use a fabric basket to store healthy snacks like dried fruits, nuts, sunflower seeds, and more. Keep it somewhere that’s easy to reach so that you and your passengers can easily grab something to eat.
What’s great about having a snack basket in your car is that it can help you save money by eating out less whenever you’re running errands. If you don’t have a fabric basket, a wicker basket or even a laundry basket will do – what matters is you’ll always have healthy food within your reach.
Place Command Hooks in Your Car
One clever way to keep your car litter-free during long drives is to place a command hook in your car which you can then use to hang a paper bag from. Use the paper bag to store your trash so as not to make a huge mess.
Once you reach your destination, simply throw away the paper bag, and remove the command hook. You can also use the hook to hang other items like grocery bags, coats, and purses.
Stay Safe
This isn’t so much of a car hack as it is a tip to keep yourself safe, especially when you are traveling alone. It has been suggested that if, when returning to your car, you find something strange or something lodged in a weird place on your car it could mean that someone wants to distract you.
Once distracted with the act of removing whatever is lodged or placed on your car a possible assailant will attack. It is thought that being distracted paired with being caught off guard makes it easier to carry out an attack. It is best to return to whatever establishment you came out from and place a call to the local non-emergency line.
Use Kitty Litter For Traction
Getting stuck in a snowy, slushy, or icy mess can be a harrowing experience. Many motorists know they can use salt-melt to provide traction should they become stuck. But did you know you could also use kitty litter?
That’s right, kitty litter! Kitty litter when placed in front of a stuck car’s tires is the perfect gritty surface for some extra traction. Not only is it inexpensive, it’s already going to be on hand if you are a cat owner.
Clean Up Car Messes
Have you ever had an oil leak? It always seems to happen in the worst of places. This hack is here to help you in cleaning up that ugly mess. Like mentioned above kitty litter can be pretty useful when it comes to your car. This helpful hack is more for the outside of your car, but we think it is worth bringing up.
Soaking up oil spills with kitty litter is very simple. To soak up the spill, pour kitty litter on the oil, and then if available use a brick to grind the kitty litter up to make it more absorbent. Leave the kitty litter on the oil for 20 minutes or longer before sweeping it up. Be sure to dispose of the oil soaked kitty litter safely and properly.
Snackle Box
This snackle box is great for all kinds of things. Road trips, picnics, park days, even a long day of running errands and giving the kids something to look forward to after each stop. It’s completely customizable, down to the size of compartments you use. You can order a specific box meant for this purpose or if trying to save, can head on over to a shopping center and find a tackle box for relatively next to nothing.
You can pick it with snacks, or even a full lunch, put whatever you want in there. Your hungry kids will get to graze at their own pace, want, or need. The best part is that you can reuse this hack every trip you take. This is a good hack to remember for plane rides with little ones as well.
DIY Tissue Dispenser
This DIY tissue box allows you to utilize your extra cup holders and have tissues just within your reach. For this hack all you need is a reusable travel sized coffee cup and a box of tissues.
Empty the box of tissues and arrange them inside the mug so the outside tissue is being pulled through the lip of the mug, then prepare to never be caught in your car with a runny nose or sticky hands ever again.
DIY Car Mats
A simple way to keep your car clean is to cut scraps of old carpet to fit on your floor as mats. When your DIY carpet scraps inevitably get all soggy with mushy winter snow or grit filled with summer sand, you could either give them a quick wash or toss them out and make more!
No extra carpet scraps laying around? Just head to your local Dollar Store. There are endless variations of carpet squares in their home section.If you plan to do this on the driver’s side of your car make sure grips have been adhered to the bottom and lock the mat in place to avoid slippage while you are driving.
DIY Emergency Kit
Keeping a roadside emergency kit in your car is just a smart move to make. Even if you typically only travel across town for work, you never know when weather or an unforeseen emergency will leave you stranded on the roadway! It’s very easy to put together a DIY car emergency kit.
Make a car safety kit for every vehicle your family owns and do an inventory every six months to ensure the kit is up to date. Be sure to include things like first aid supplies, extra (weather appropriate) clothing, food that will not go bad in heat or cold temperatures, and things like a flashlight or jumper cables if your car runs into problems.
Dash Cam- First Hand Account
Unpleasant and always unwelcome, accidents are appropriately named because you never see them coming and they happen when you least expect them. Having a reliable dash cam can really get you out of some sticky situations, especially if the accident was not your fault.
Instead of a “he said, she said” situation, and spending hours on end on the line with your car insurance company, all you need to do is bring up the footage, rewind, and present the facts. A sash cam is an excellent way to avoid legal headaches and unnecessary hassle!
Windshield Cover Saves You Time
There is nothing worse than getting out of your warm cozy bed to be met with a snow covered car. Not only is it not fun to scrape your car free from snow, it also can be very time consuming. Not in the mood to brush snow or scrape ice off your windshield?
Invest in a windshield cover and you will be met with a hassle free morning. A windshield cover allows you to secure the cover safely to your car, and the next morning just pull off the cover and shake off the snow and ice to reveal a perfectly clear windshield underneath.
Bonus Cup Holder Hack
Did you know these disposable cup holders are actually made for this purpose? Don’t feel too bad because not many of us did! We’ve all been there, you’ve ordered a bunch of drinks at the drive-thru and you are being handed more drinks than you have cup holders for.
First you need to place the disposable trays left two cups into your two main cup holders and the other two disposable trays cup holders will be overhanging to the right. This transforms a car’s two cup holders into four in an instant. Of course, your car will need to have two cup holders arranged in the same way for this hack to work.
Sleep Well With A Mattress
Traveling a long distance and find yourself a little more tired than you thought? Sure, you can pull over and jam yourself in the back seat and wake up with a sore back and cramped legs, or you can invest in an inflatable car bed.
Finally, a restful night’s sleep on four wheels. The car specific air mattresses inflate in just a few minutes to create a comfortable sleeping surface in your vehicle, big enough for two people. Majority of mattresses even fit into your carry-on luggage.
Locate Your Spare Tire
Believe it or not, not everyone realizes that their car comes with an additional spare tire. That’s right! A “bonus” tire if you will. Well, in most vehicles that you buy today, the spare tire in the trunk of the vehicle isn’t actually a spare, it’s just a temporary tire, more widely known as a donut.
The purpose of this type of spare is to get you home or to the mechanic’s shop so they can replace it with a real tire. However, you may want to consider switching out your donut for an actual spare tire at some point, as long as it will fit in the trunk.
What Speed/ How Long Can You Drive On A Spare?
When you are driving on the temporary spare tire, you need to remember to take a few things into account. You need to keep your speed down. It’s not a full-blown tire, and it is not meant to be driven as one. You will want to keep your speed to just about 50 MPH- preferably below.
Since you can’t go above 50, this means that you cannot drive on the highway with it or if you need to, you need to be over in the furthest lane to the right with your hazard lights on. You should only use the temporary spare tire for emergencies. If you use the spare tire for too long, there is a good chance it will end up flat.
Window Clings As Shades
Every driver knows there’s that weird time of day when the sun shines in through the windshield at just the right angle so that car visors can’t swing or tilt far enough to block the blinding rays. Not ready (or possibly illegal depending what state you live in) to commit to a full-blown window tint?
Well, we’ve got the hack for you. Place a piece of removable window tint in just the right spot for some instant eye relief. You know this is a good hack when pilots who are thousands of feet above the ground and are using it to catch some shade from the sun as well.
App To Find Your Car
Now where did you park that car? Seriously, it seems to happen at the worst times, like when you are exhausted from a full blown day of amusement parks, or just got done with a breathtaking hike. It’s the moment you start to look forward to. The “ahh take a load off” moment before you’re brought back to reality and have to drive to your next destination.
The only problem? You can’t remember where you parked your car! Did you know there is an app for that? There are apps to help you instantly locate your ride so you don’t have to waste time strolling through the parking lot with your key fob in hand beeping around aimlessly. Consider this your own digital breadcrumb trail!