50 Brilliant Car Hacks That Will Keep Your Ride Running Smoothly
Let’s face it: we all spend way too much time in our cars. Whether it’s commuting to work, heading to the grocery store, or running an endless list of errands, our vehicles have to put up with pretty heavy usage. And over time, that heavy mileage can lead to all sorts of problems. Luckily, these ingenious car hacks offer solutions to pretty much everything that might affect your daily drive, along with a few handy tips for making your commute a little bit smoother.
50. Repair dings with nail polish
Over time, your car is going to pick up the odd nick, scratch and ding to its bodywork. If you want to keep it looking pristine, you don’t have to spend a fortune. In fact, you can just use nail polish in a color that matches your car. It’s not just a short-term fix, either, as it lasts for years and protects your car from rust.
49. Use duct tape for a makeshift cup holder
Don’t have enough cup holders in your car? Or are they all full of old coffee cups that you’re probably, definitely going to clear out one of these days? Duct tape is your friend. Indeed, the roll is basically the perfect size for yet another coffee cup to fill up your car. Just pop it on the passenger seat, and maybe tape it down for good measure.
48. Clean your air vents with a foam paintbrush
Take a close look at the air vents in your car, and you’ll probably notice they’re clogged with dust. When you turn on the air conditioning, all that dust is wafting right into your face. So, you’ll probably want to pick up a foam paintbrush to dust it out. They’re small enough to do the job, and you can even wash and reuse them.
47. Speed up seat belt retractors
If your seat belt is pulling and retracting too slowly, you can shave precious seconds off your journey by speeding the mechanism up. Rather than replacing the retractor entirely, however, all you need is a cheap can of furniture polish. Spray it onto your belt, then pull and release the belt a few times to let the polish lubricate the retractor.
