Whether you’re a first-time driver or a pro, everyone will find driving hacks useful. We’ve scoured the internet to gather some of the greatest and, in some cases, strangest driving hacks you should know about.
Drop a pin on Google Maps the moment you’ve found parking space in a crowded parking lot. This way, you won’t have to waste time searching for your car.
Ask people who drive on the same routes as you for alternative route suggestions that may help you avoid traffic.
Make good use of Apps such as Google Maps to get around. A simple GPS navigation App will save you a lot of money.
Avoid having a lot of keys on the same ring as your car key. It can damage the ignition switch.
Use a cereal dispenser as a car trash bin while driving.
On your GPS, set your home location to a destination near your house. This way, if your car gets stolen, thieves won’t be able to locate your home.
Car a bit hot in summer? Roll one window all the way down and then move over to the other side and open and close the adjacent door a few times.
You may be able to fix minor scratches on your car with clear nail polish.
Holding your car remote under your chin will increase its range.
Tilting your head to the side while driving can help with car sickness.
Not a fan of car air fresheners? Keep an open box of dryer sheets in your car; they last longer.
Take pictures of the car you are renting so that you cannot be scammed and blamed for any damages that weren’t your fault.
If you’d like to keep your windows from fogging, simply cut a clean potato in half and rub it all over the inside of the window. Leave it to dry.
Want to get rid of a sticker on your car window? Soak newspaper in warm water and cover the sticker with it for 10 minutes.
Stick a pool noodle on your garage wall if you’re prone to banging your door against the wall.
Use a bit of toothpaste to clean foggy headlights. Rub the toothpaste over the lens and rinse off with water.
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