Owning a vehicle has many advantages. It allows us to be autonomous: we can move where we want and especially when we want. Certainly, having a car requires us to manage certain expenses. We also need to take care of it. Fortunately, we can make our lives easier by using some simple tips and tricks. Here are 15 tips that every car owner should know.
1. Here’s how not to burn yourself with your steering wheel
It often happens that our car is parked in full sun during the summer. This makes the steering wheel very hot, which can cause burns if you put your hands on it. To avoid this inconvenience, turn it 180° before leaving your vehicle.
2. Camouflage a scratch
Did you make a scratch? You can camouflage it for just a few dollars. All you have to do is buy nail polish the colour of your paint and apply it to your car.
3. Remove the smell of cat urine
If your cat has decided to relieve himself in your car, you can get rid of the smell of his urine with a mixture of baking soda and white vinegar. Take a brush, rub the stained area and rinse to remove the smell. Repeat if necessary.
4. Say goodbye to fog once and for all!
If you are tired of having steam in your windows, cut a potato in half and rub your windows with it. Your vision will no longer be impaired by fogging.
5. Stop losing your car in a crowded parking lot
We’ve all lost our cars in a crowded parking lot before. To avoid this problem, you can put a characteristic sign on yours, such as a piece of visible fabric on your antenna.
6. Keep your pizza warm
Did you decide to get yourself a pizza? Warm it up on your passenger seat. So your pizza will stay warm from the pizzeria to the house.
7. Make sure your car smells good all the time
There’s nothing more unpleasant than getting into a smelly vehicle. You can remedy bad odour problems by using laundry softening sheets. These will absorb bad odours in no time. You can also hang tea bags in your car to make sure you always smell good.
8. Refresh your car
Even if you try not to park in the sun during the summer season, it is very likely that your vehicle accumulates heat. You can quickly refresh it by opening the driver’s window and then repeatedly opening and closing the passenger door. The hot air will come out quickly, you’ll see.
9. Maintain your car’s battery
Be aware that you can maintain your car’s battery. In fact, all you have to do is remove the corrosion marks on the terminals or connection cables and retighten them. In winter, be careful not to force your battery. You can start it by turning your headlights on and off several times.
10. Ask the right people for directions
If you’re lost, don’t panic. You can ask the restaurants that deliver to your home for directions. Delivery people know their city inside out. So it’s a good idea to find your way back.
11. Adjust your mirrors
If you’re wondering how to adjust your mirrors properly, be aware that a mirror is in the right position when you can’t see the side of the vehicle on it.
12. Fill your fuel tank
Here’s how to fill your gas tank:
- Take the fuel handle and hold it halfway up.
- Don’t press fully, because you’re not only not getting more fuel in, but you’re also getting air in your car’s tank.
13. Here’s how to get out of a stuck vehicle
It’s not easy to get a stuck car out, but it’s possible! To do this, place your car mat under the wheels. The objective is that your vehicle’s wheels roll on the carpet and not on the sand or mud. In case this trick does not work, you can always use a board or other similar object.
14. Here’s what to do when your lock is frozen
If your car lock is frozen in the winter, simply use antibacterial hand gel to open your doors.
15. Watch the door of your car in the garage
You are not the type of person to be very delicate in life, especially when the time comes to open the door of your car in the garage? Avoid scratches by installing a pool noodle on your garage door wall.
Source:
Astuces de Grand-mère
