In this article, we'll show you and someone recall the simple life hacking and advice useful for motorists. Part of them is seasonal and some are relevant in any weather.
Cleaning automotive optics
Headlights very easily and effectively cleaned with toothpaste. First, it's fast, and secondly, the result will delight you - lights will shine!
How to defrost the door locks
In our part of the problem is the freezing of locks of doors - are not uncommon, as not uncommon with small bottles sanitary hand gel in our bags. Due to the high alcohol content, this gel will help unfreeze the castle. Clicking on the bottle, it is convenient to inject there.
How to remove a small dent on the body
Small dent on the car body can be removed using a strong magnet. It is necessary to bring it to the edge of the dent and pull over, then successively move a magnet on the deformed portion as long as it is level. However, remember that, despite the seeming simplicity of the method, you can not fix a dent, but rather damage the paintwork. Therefore, if you are not confident in their abilities, it is better entrust the repair to professionals.
Note that individual motorists managed to fix dents in cars and plunger by means of dry ice. But we are not in any way do not recommend spending over their machine, such experiments.
What to do to the windows from misting
The problem of misted windows in the cold season - the total for all drivers. To avoid it, wipe the glass with a damp, soapy cloth a little machine.
If a car windshield was covered with a crust of ice, and the scraper on hand you do not, then you can clean it using ordinary table salt. It is necessary to prepare a solution of 2 tablespoons of salt in a glass of water and wipe the glass to them, as long as the ice does not come down. Then wipe the glass with a dry cloth.
From time to time wash the engine
Yes, it carries a certain risk, so you need to advance to try and find a good car wash, where the wizard will do everything accurately. Engine Washing - this is not a whim. In fact, this is important, because in case of breakage wizard on the service, and you'll be able to quickly identify leaks Do you have any liquid and in what specific location.
What if gasoline at zero
If the level of gasoline fell to the ground and the car stalled, there is a way to hold on to the nearest gas station, not pushing the car. Usually, when the car stalls in the tank is another 3-4 liters of gasoline. However, the pump can not reach this level. Take a rubber ball or a tight plastic bag and fill it with about a liter of any liquid. By the end of the package bind strong rope. Very gently lower the structure into the tank, the free end of the rope firmly secure the cover petrol tank. Thus you raise the level of gasoline.
How to deal with an unpleasant smell from salon
Unpleasant smell inside the vehicle (e.g., cigarette smoke) can be eliminated using natural substances: soda, coffee, or activated carbon. Containers with absorbent put in the cabin and the trunk of the night. Repeated as long as the smell will not disappear. It is desirable, of course, pre-produce dry cleaning.
How to quickly find your car in a huge parking lot
Of course, some will laugh right now, but imagine there are many people who are lost in large parking, especially on unfamiliar, for example, anywhere from MegaMarket in a strange city and can not find their car! Sort and post memorize the number, who left the car, and it's not there... So, not to try to painfully remember landmarks, just take a picture a place where there is a machine, of course, you need to close was some memorable thing (at least the same column with a number), that on it you could sorientirivatsya. And when you feel that you are close to the machine, turn the alarm mode "Panic" (if you have one).
Nail polish against scratches and rust
Nail polish - a great invention of mankind. To cover them can crack on the glass, as long as you do not insert a new one. it is also possible to cover the micro-dents, which are formed by rocks and micro-islands of rust, it will prevent further development or formation of rust. Use can clearcoat, but among this variety you can pick up and the one that matches the color of your car.
Listen to music from your smartphone
We have already written a lot about, how to integrate your smartphone in the car, Including how you can connect it if it does not work from a standard USB-output radio.
brilliant panel
To clean the instrument panel is quite suitable furniture polish (in case you do not want to splurge on a special auto-cosmetics). Wipe the panel polish and rub with a dry cloth.
Night trip
If you feel insecure during night trips (which is understandable), then put under the tongue a thin slice of lemon, this ancient way to help improve night vision acuity.
Tip for garage
If your garage is not too large, and, opening the door, you're afraid all the time they hit the wall, then attach to the wall of the rubber strip in the place hit the angle of the door.
How to break the glass in the car (video tips)
Break the glass of the car is not so easy, but there are situations where this is necessary and desirable to very quickly. We offer you two video clips that demonstrate the technique of breaking the windows in the car.
How to break the glass in the car
How to break the glass in the car with one finger
If you have your own life hacking tips and operating a car, be sure to drop us in the comments.