10 Life Hacks All Car Drivers Need
Both drivers and passengers wish to have the driving process be as simple and smooth as possible. But by using some handy hacks, you don’t need to go too far beyond your budget to have it all. We at 5-Minute Crafts will show you how to use slime, empty plastic bottles, and air balloons on the road whenever some help is needed.
10. Vacuuming the difficult-to-reach areas
1️⃣ Prepare a toilet paper roll.
2️⃣ Place it on the vacuum cleaner tube and press on its end.
3️⃣ Turn the vacuum on and reach the tricky spots.
9. Making a phone holder using a rubber band
1️⃣ Prepare a rubber band.
2️⃣ Place it into the reflector as the photo shows. You can use tweezers.
3️⃣ Insert the phone into the loops.
4️⃣ Separate the loops to keep the phone safe.
8. How to get hot air out of the car
1️⃣ Open the passenger seat window.
2️⃣ Quickly open the door several times to get the hot air out of the car.
7. How to prevent the windows from fogging up
1️⃣ This is a good method if your windows are really fogged.
2️⃣ Put the bags you find in shoe boxes next to the windshield.
3️⃣ Remove them when the moisture disappears.
6. How to prevent scratching other people’s cars
1️⃣ To prevent scratching other cars when you open the doors, using soft adhesive tape may help.
2️⃣ Stick the tape all around the edges of the doors.
5. How to pour oil safely
1️⃣ When filling the oil, use a screwdriver if it spills. This is good if you don’t have a funnel.
2️⃣ Put it into the hole and pour the oil over it.
4. How to clean the steering wheel
1️⃣ Take some slime and stretch it.
2️⃣ Put it on the wheel.
3️⃣ Collect all the dirt and dust. Repeat this again to clean the dashboard and doorknobs.
3. How to organize the space in the trunk
1️⃣ If you’re tired of the mess and have too many bags in the trunk, this method for you.
2️⃣ Put the stuff in bags and put them in a row.
3️⃣ Take a rope and put it through the bag handles as the photo shows.
2. How to make a good funnel from a bottle
1️⃣ Cut off a bottle’s edge.
2️⃣ Put it into the gas tank.
3️⃣ Pour the gas in.
Follow all the safety rules.
1. How to lock the handle above the seat
1️⃣ This is a good method if you want to lock the handle in a horizontal position.
2️⃣ Fold the plastic piece on one side as the photo shows.
Bonus 1: some tips for adjusting the side-view mirrors properly
Your safety is always a priority. One of the points constantly emphasized by experts is mirror control. And, along with your windshield, the side mirrors must be adjusted correctly before jetting off. They’re used to help you be able to see what’s behind you.
- Ensure that your car’s mirrors are clean, free of scratches, haven’t been damaged, and are adjusted on all sides.
- Adjust the driver’s side mirror, ensuring the side mirror reflects the road and only a tiny part or sliver of the car. Make small changes till the mirror shows the lane next to you. Dare to push the side mirrors further than you usually do.
- Adjust the passenger’s side mirror, which should show the road. A small part of the car can be seen. It should display what’s going on to the left and right of your vehicle.
- For the best results, don’t go too far to see the maximum amount of the lane to your side. If you do, you won’t be able to see behind as clearly. However, don’t set it too far out either. Due to the convex design, mirrors make objects appear further. However, Canada and America show that things are closer than they appear. That being said, be sure you’re able to see just the edge of your vehicle in the mirror.
