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In addition to regular maintenance, DIY car hacks play a prominent role in the betterment of your vehicle. If you are unable to visit a professional auto shop and need an instant car fix till your next visit to the workshop, you can make use of certain DIY car hacks. Let\u2019s go through them in detail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Useful Car Hacks for Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What people generally do when facing car issues is call an auto expert and ask for a fix. Now, there is nothing wrong with that but do some research before going to an expert, maybe the problem isn\u2019t that big, maybe you can solve it yourself. Hopefully, the following hacks for cars will help you out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Use cereal container as a trash can<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Don\u2019t throw trash in every corner of the car, use a cereal container instead\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Generally, passengers toss the trash in the car\u2019s storage area, from side compartments to the pockets behind front seats, and the side door bins, finding tiny wrappers of biscuits, chocolates and other snacks is pretty common. To avoid this problem, an important DIY car hack is using a cereal container with a lid to store these wrappers. This perfect trash can for your car helps keep your car well-organised<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Use nail polish for small scratches<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This may sound a little unconventional, but nail polishes can serve as important car life hacks<\/strong>. If there is a small scratch on your car\u2019s windshield because of the occasional debris or rocks while driving, applying a little amount of nail polish to the small scratches or cracks will make them disappear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, nail polish isn\u2019t going to conceal really bad scratches or cracks, but it works just right if you are looking for how to remove scratches from car windows<\/a>. Additionally, clear nail polish helps to fix superficial scratches on the car\u2019s paint.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Use a damp cloth to cool down hot surfaces<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Is it really sunny and your steering wheel is too hot to touch? Use a damp cloth and cool it off<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The weather in the UAE is warm almost throughout the year. Sitting in the car and not being able to touch a steering, seat or seat belt because it\u2019s too hot is pretty common. Using a damp cloth to wipe off the steering wheel, seats or seat belts is an economical car hack. You can keep a spray bottle with water and a cloth in the trunk. Spray water on the cloth and wipe the hot surfaces. If the water gets a little warm, that is ok. All we need is the damp cloth to evaporate the heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Use toothpaste to clear foggy headlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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An efficient and economical way to clear out foggy headlights is using toothpaste<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Using toothpaste to clean foggy headlights is very common <\/strong>among <\/strong>car hacks to save money. <\/strong>This DIY car hack is very easy. All you have to do is put a little toothpaste on a toothbrush, apply it on the headlights and then dust them off with a duster. Toothpaste has some kind of abrasive material which is great to scrub off debris and dirt from headlights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, if you have not cleaned the headlight in a while and they are really dirty, this trick won\u2019t help. But if you are particular about car cleaning and maintenance in general and the headlights get foggy because of a dust storm or the weather, the car hack will work. Here is a detailed blog on headlight restoration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Use alcohol swabs to clean the windshield wipers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your windshield wipers<\/a> are making squeaky noises, there is some dirt stuck on them. To remove all the debris and dust, clean the windshield wipers with alcohol swabs regularly. Put the swab around the blade and drag it down. The alcohol removes the residue stuck on them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Use hot water and newspaper to remove stickers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you or your kids ever put stickers on a car, you would know that after a while they begin to peel off. This doesn\u2019t look good. An important car cleaning hack to remove stickers without damaging paint<\/a> and without any sticky residue left behind is by using a wet newspaper with warm water. Place the newspaper on top of the stickers for around ten minutes, and they will come off easily.  Once removed use a damp cloth to remove any particles stuck on the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Use a DIY homemade solution to clean the upholstery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many interior cleaning hacks, such as a homemade solution to clean the upholstery. Mix baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice and some dish soap with some water. Put the mixture in a spray bottle, spray it on the upholstery, and scrub it. This DIY car hack will make the stains disappear in no time. Once done, use a dry cloth to dry the area. Here is a detailed blog on car interior cleaning products <\/a>that help keep your car neat from the inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is all about useful DIY car hacks. However, if there is a bigger problem, you can always reach out to the auto experts and get your car fixed. Besides, here are some car driving hacks<\/a> to make the most of your driving experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a completely different note, if you are looking for a car for yourself, here is a list of used cars for sale in the UAE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned to UAE\u2019s top auto blog <\/a>for more on car hacks, DIY fixes, car repair tips and much more. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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