Life hacks should make everyday life easier or more practical. We wrote down our ten lifehacks for motorists.
Tips and tricks / lifehacks for drivers - No. 10:
The sun rises in the east ... that's why you should let the front of the vehicle face east in winter. The rising sun warms the windscreen and makes scratching much easier.
Tips and tricks / lifehacks for drivers - No. 9:
Who is traveling with a rental car or a foreign vehicle, often does not know which side of the gas cap is located. For many vehicles, this is indicated by a small arrow next to / above or below the dispenser icon in the fuel gauge area. In that case, you know immediately the right side of the gas pump and saves you the shunting work.
Tips and tricks / lifehacks for drivers - No. 8:
If you turn the steering wheel around 180 ° when parking in the summer, you can reduce the temperature of the wheel by the shade. However, one should of course take care when driving off, that the steering wheel is straight again.
Tips and tricks / lifehacks for drivers - No. 7:
Those who travel longer distances with their family often enjoy an emergency bag. There you should have a few drinks, a few snacks, a blanket, a flashlight and some toilet paper / wet wipes (you can also wipe your hands) and a garbage bag. The emergency bag will certainly not only be used in the event of a breakdown, but also in a traffic jam or during an unplanned night drive.
Tips and tricks / lifehacks for drivers - No. 6:
The doormat can provide grip. If you are stuck in the mud or in the snow, a doormat under the powered wheel can provide true miracles. Positioning the mat in front of the tires and acting with a lot of feeling, so you mess up the doormat, but at the same time saves a lot of time waiting for the towing service.
Tips and tricks / lifehacks for drivers - No. 5
Did you know that you have at least two bottle openers in every vehicle? The metal buckle on the seat belt can be used very well as a bottle opener, but only for non-alcoholic drinks, because you know: Don't drink & drive!
Tips and tricks / lifehacks for drivers - No. 4
No joke: you can increase the range of your remote control key if you hold it to your head and then press it. In this case, the body acts as a large antenna and extends the range of the radio signals. So if you have forgotten where the car was parked again, you can try & error and “click” your way through the floors. If the car then clacks, then you at least know that you are on the right floor. Incidentally, if you want to reduce the range of the radio keys, you have to wrap them in aluminum foil. That is not a joke either.
Tips and tricks / lifehacks for drivers - No. 3
If you have no parking sensors or no 360 ° camera, you may not know how much space is still available in the garage. Here are two tips. Either a tennis ball with the help of a string dangle from the ceiling or simply attach a mark at the height of the B-pillar on the wall. In that case you save yourself from ugly scratches and scratches when parking and just have to make sure that you also keep enough distance to the walls.
Tips and tricks / lifehacks for drivers - No. 2
Bird droppings are relatively easy to remove with home remedies. To do this, first wet the stain with warm water and lay a newspaper over it. These are also wetted and leave the newspaper about 15 minutes on the spot. That should not be done in the blazing sun. If the stain softens, you can remove it with a soft cloth and plenty of water. It is important that bird droppings are removed quickly, the acid can and will otherwise attack the paint.
Tips and tricks / lifehacks for drivers - No. 1
Dog owners will know them. The small, nasty, flying and lying hair. Removing these can be a task one wouldn't want even the worst of enemy to do. It is easier with a rubber squeegee or with rubber gloves. When moistened, the hair can be removed more easily by running your hand over the seats or the floors. In the meantime there are also rubber brushes to remove dog hair, we also recommend moistening them to increase the cleaning effect.