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Useful Life Hacks for Your Automobile

Fasten your seat belts, these life hacks are nifty!

Cars

Published October 9, 2014

Useful Life Hacks for Your Automobile

Fasten your seat belts, these life hacks are nifty!

Cars

Published October 9, 2014

1. Cup Holder Cupcakes

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Put a cupcake liner in your cup holder. It's cute, and more importantly, it makes cleaning up easy.

2. Sunglasses Holder

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Does your car not have enough storage? Use a binder clip to keep your sunglasses on your visor. Easy access!

3. Key Chain

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Add a new key or key chain in seconds...instead of minutes of struggling.

4. Directions ASAP

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No one knows the lay of the land better than the pizza guy. You'll get there in 30 minutes or less.

5. Icy Car

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After all, it's easier to keep a tiny bottle of Purell in your pocket than a pot of boiling water.

6. Easy Organizer

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Hopefully you'll never need to use them, but if you do, you'll be glad they're all in one spot.

7. Face East

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Girl Scouts taught me that the sun rises in the East. Oh, and that people love cookies.

8. Pool Noodle

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Pool noodles are so versatile. You can also use sections of them to keep your boots standing straight in your closet, or line them in your kid's bed to keep them from falling. And for swimming, I guess.

9. Tennis Ball

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This tip is a favorite among grandparents! When the ball taps your windshield, you've gone just far enough.

10. Make-Shift Cupholder

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If you don't have gaffer tape lying around, you can also use a sneaker.

11. Gas Gauge Tip

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This tip should be framed and on display in every rental car place.

12. Headlight Cleaner

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Use a dampened soft cloth, and don't forget to wear rubber gloves!

13. Sign Placement

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It seems obvious, but who hasn't missed an exit before?

14. Shoe Caddy

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Have kids? Put a shoe holder behind the front seats and fill it with their favorite toys, snacks, and activities for easy access.

15. Tension Rod

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A tension rod in your trunk will make organizing bags and jackets a breeze.

16. Seat Warmer

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No seat warmer? Have the heat blasted towards the passenger seat's feet and put the box on the floor.