There are numerous practical tricks you can use to fix your car problems while on a road trip or simply on your way home from work. All you need to do is get a little creative, and you might be surprised at how simple, and even enjoyable, it is to solve your own car problems without spending a fortune.
Nail file to cover scratches
Keeping a nail file in your car during the winter months is probably one of the most useful things you can do. When your rubber strip becomes clogged with snow and dirt, it no longer serves its purpose on your windshield.
To solve this issue, remove the wipers and rub them with a nail file. This way, you’ll be fully prepared for that special road trip you’ve been planning for a few months.
Hair conditioner to shine
If you want to keep your car shiny and put a stop to the appearance of water streaks, the ideal thing to do is use a hair conditioner.
First, get a bucket of water and add car wash soap, then wash over your car with straight strokes, but make sure to rinse immediately after you’re done. Change the water in the bucket if it gets dirty. Once this is done, add half a cup of hair conditioner in the bucket and smooth it over your car with a cloth. Rinse it all over, dry it with another cloth, and voila!
Keep your food hot
While this may not be something you can use as a quick first-aid tip, it can be a speedy tip when you order some take-out food.
If you are worried about your food getting cold, there’s no need. On your way home, place your food on the seat and turn on the seat warmer. This works with any kind of food, whether you got pizza, a burrito, or even nachos.
Coffee filter for the interior mess
A coffee filter will help control and soak up the tiny messes in your car. Make sure to keep a couple of them in your car just in case. Simply pat a bit of olive oil on the coffee filter and then wipe it over your car’s console. You can use it on leather seats and on the interior doors too.
Cereal container as trashcan
There are many things you can use as a trashcan in your car to keep it organized and clean, but the handiest item would be an empty cereal box. A cereal box has a lid to hold the trash inside and keep it from falling out while you are driving, and the lid can also secure the trash bag inside. It won’t steal too much legroom in the passenger seat, as it is stiff and easy to move to the side.
Pill bottle to store coins
You may have a bunch of coins scattered around in your car that you want to put away. Gathering them all in your wallet and carrying them around with you seems unnecessary, so the easiest way to avoid this is to pile them up in an old pill bottle.
Rubber kitchen gloves to remove pet hair
Put on the rubber gloves and slightly wet your fingers before rubbing them over your car seats. You’ll notice that some of your pets’ hair is easily picked up.
