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Six car care life hacks that may make you laugh but they WORK!

Clever Car Hacks Help You Solve Common Problems



From preparing for winter weather to cleaning your car, these car hacks from Rick's Camaro will help you keep your car running well, no matter what you drive.

Gearheads may look quite dull and dirty from all that engine grime and other muck, but their brilliant minds are filled with bright ideas. We've been working with cars for decades, helping people restore classic and vintage models, and we've heard more than a few ingenious tips that help you prolong your car's life, efficiency and functionality.

The best part about all these car life hacks is how practical they are. You have everything you need for these car hacks in your house, most likely, so you don't need to make a trip to the store. Additionally, many of these hacks call for things you are probably not even using, letting you upcycle them.

Socks on your wipers?

Yes! If you know an ice storm or snowstorm is coming, adjust your windshield wipers into the upright position, slip a pair of long socks over your wiper blades before weather hits and leave the wipers in the upright position. The next day simply remove the socks.


Hand sanitizer to clean and defrost key holes

Winter may be behind us, but this is a good one to keep in mind for cold trips to the mountains or for next winter. The alcohol in hand sanitizer will melt snow! We knew people were carrying around small bottles of this handy stuff BEFORE the pandemic. If your lock is frozen or jammed with snow or ice, squirt hand sanitizer into the lock to melt it.


Cool down with no A/C

This actually works! Roll down the window on the driver's side. Now get out of the car and open and close the passenger side door a few times. Hot air is forced out of the car! If you have AC, this tip can help you deal with the first few moments of stifling, painful heat from summertime sitting. After you start your car, switch your AC to your car's lowest setting, then do this maneuver. You'll feel the benefits of chilled air even faster.


Stop a windshield crack from growing

When you notice a chip in your windshield, use clear nail polish to stop it from growing until you can get to windshield repair shop or back home where you can repair your windshield.


Get rid of old bumper stickers in a snap.

Pour some WD-40 on a rag and apply it to the sticker. Let it sit for a few minutes and then pull the bumper sticker right off.


Stop windshield wipers from smearing

From time to time your windshield wipers may leave streaky marks on your windshield. Simply rub the wipers down with rubbing alcohol and let it dry. This will stop the streaking and help you extend the life of your windshield wipers.


Do you have any odd car care life hacks you want to share? We're especially interested in car cleaning hacks, car carpet cleaning hacks and car seat cleaning hacks. Drop us an email or visit our Facebook pages and share your tips!

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