These Car Hacks Might Save Your Car’s Life (Part 1)

 

1. Dent Fixing With Hot Water & A Plunge

Do you have a ding on the side of your car? Don’t be worried! We’ve got your back! Dents are pretty common, and contrary to popular belief, they are relatively simple to repair. All you have to do is bring water to a boil in a teapot or saucepan, pour it over the dent, and then pull the plunger. If the car’s body isn’t severely damaged, the dent should pop right out; it won’t be as perfect as it once was, but it will be less noticeable.

2. Toothpaste Hack

Don’t rush to the nearest auto store for a unique solution if your headlights are foggy! You might already have a solution to your problem at home. Toothpaste, it turns out, is equally effective on headlights as it is on teeth because it contains mild abrasives that clean the enamel. With a bit of toothpaste and elbow grease, your headlights can be as clear as day again! (As an unrelated note, this would not always work. If the inside is yellowing, you should look for replacements.)

3. Staple Remover For Your Keyring Problem

You don’t have to break your fingers trying to fit a new set of keys onto your clumsy metal keyring. Simply separate the end pieces with a staple remover and slide them in! It’s so simple that we’re sure you’re wondering why you hadn’t thought of it before.

4. Shower Caddy For Your Trunk

If you’re the type to plan ahead of time, you probably keep some emergency car supplies in your trunk, such as oil, a funnel, a rag, a flashlight, and so on. Consider getting a shower caddy to securely store all those essential items. This is so that they don’t roll all over your trunk when you need them — and so nothing else in the trunk gets dirty.

5. Pool Noodles For Car Ding Prevention

Do you frequently hit your garage door on the side when you get out? You can secure it with bolts or simple command strips, but your car and wall will be safe in either case! A pool noodle cut in half and taped to the wall where the door swings open is a simple solution (the scuff marks should make it easy to tell.