If Your Tires Blows, DON’T Brake
The advice that follows is more of a recommendation than a hack. If you’re driving at least 65km/h on an open road, don’t burst your tire. Although it may seem natural, do your best to resist the urge. Why you may ask? If you use the brakes, your car may fishtail and you may lose control, possibly leading to an accident into anything. Instead, keep your foot firmly planted on the gas pedal. Doesn’t it sound odd? We understand, however, this will assist you in regaining control of your vehicle and staying on the correct side of the road. It should just take a few moments.
Don’t Weigh Down Your Key
This one is more of a cautionary note than a hack. If you have too many keys or beautiful keychains, the ignition switch may be damaged. That is, your vehicle will not start as readily as it should over time. Experts recommend that you maintain no more than three keys or keychains in your collection. However, if you feel a tightness or your key locking while in the ignition, take it to the dealer as soon as possible. Otherwise, you may find yourself spending a lot of money before you realize it.
Prevent Car Sickness
To help avoid car sickness, keep some fresh bay leaves in your vehicle. Bay leaf is an excellent method to prevent car sickness, particularly on long journeys. Simply put the leaf under your tongue and you’ll feel better almost immediately. This applies to both children and adults. It may also save you from having to stop or go to the pharmacy, and it is completely natural.
Lowering Your Insurance Costs
We’re constantly searching for methods to save our monthly costs, particularly when it comes to our cars. You may do so right now! All you have to do is practice defensive driving. It is very helpful and aids in the improvement of your driving skills. Defensive driving may significantly reduce car insurance costs in several nations across the globe. If you’re still unsure if learning defensive driving is worth your time and money, consider the car insurance discounts.
What Side Is The Tank On?
When individuals stop to fill up their gas tanks, they often “forget” which side of the tank they are on. They don’t understand that the answer has always been there in front of them. Take a peek at your dashboard’s gas gauge…can you see it now? There will be an arrow next to an image of a fuel pump. The side of the vehicle with the filling cap is indicated by the arrow. Isn’t it amazing?
Diagnose Your Car troubles
The days of hoping you could diagnose a vehicle problem without seeing a technician are long gone. All that is left is to get an auto-code reader. When you connect it to your car’s computer system through the OBD connection, it will instantly assist you in reading the issue codes from your engine. You’ll be able to determine what’s causing the check engine light to activate, identify a faulty oxygen sensor, read better data, and even get your vehicle’s VIN in no time.
Always Keep An Emergency Kit
Without a doubt, every driver should carry an emergency pack in their car. Jumper cables, a flashlight, additional batteries, a first-aid kit, and, on rare occasions, a compass should all be carried. A simple tool kit should be one of the most important components of this backpack. Warm clothes, a shovel, and an extra mobile charger are also recommended. You never know when one of these may be useful!
Clean Your AC Vents
The air conditioning in your vehicle is a lifeline on both a cold day and a scorching hot summer day. Most individuals, on the other hand, overlook the need of cleaning their vehicle’s air vents. One of the best methods to clean them is using a foam brush, which you can generally buy at your local hardware store (from the inside). Then, clean each panel well. Not only does this keep your air conditioning fresh and clean, but it also makes everyone in the vehicle considerably healthier.
Vaseline Tip
Vaseline has long been recognized as one of the most effective life-saving chemicals. Not only for colds and flu but for almost everything. Have you considered utilizing it for your car’s interior? If the inside of your car contains vinyl or leather, add Vaseline to a cloth or cotton wool and massage it over the leather to prevent it from cracking. You may also use vaseline to keep the rubber door seals from freezing in the winter.
Avoid Crumbs
Parents who have little children are fully aware of how filthy a car may get. It’s as though your vehicle has degenerated into a garbage can. Worse, children will toss everything they can get their hands on between the vehicle seats, making cleaning a daily nightmare. To prevent this catastrophe, just place a sheet behind the booster seat so that anything that falls through is caught by the sheet! Your vehicle is now safe against future disasters such as melting sweets, juice spills, and even dog drool.
Use A Newspaper To Clean Windows
We’ve previously discussed one method for cleaning windows, but it’s always a good idea to have many alternatives. This method has been tried and tested, and nothing cleans windows better than an old newspaper, believe it or not. Simply spray window cleaner on your windows before cleaning them with newspaper. This will provide sparkling clean results right away. Make assured, however, that the windows are not tinted!
Hot Wheels
Do you want those wheel to shine like they are brand new? Well don’t we just have the ideal hack for you! All you need to do is procure a bottle of Dawn detergent, proceed to mix it with an equal amount of water, and voila. Simply use this solution on a sponge with some baking soda and get to work scrubbing the rough side over the wheels. Afterwards, spray some water again over the wheel and you will see an instant, marked improvement. If you do this, don’t forget to wear gloves.
Inside Out
Have you ever considered why your air conditioning unit just doesn’t work as well as it used to? Actually, there is a strong chance that the air isn’t properly circulating in your car. To inspect this, you need to look under the hood of the car and remove the air filters. It is likely that it needs a good clean with a vacuum, in order to fully remove the muck and junk that often finds its way inside. An alternative option would be to spray the filter with a cleaning solution, like Clean Green, allowing it to soak in, then to rinse off with water. Before you place them back inside the car, ensure that they are completely air-dried first.
Q-Tip to The Rescue
Another item which has many different uses is the classic Q-Tip. They are perfect for cleaning small, tough areas that we just can’t easily reach. They help us reach hard-to-reach spots, between crevices and even on the steering wheel. You will be shocked to see just how much grime and dust comes out!