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Want to make your headlights shine or fix your scratches in an easy way? Read on, because our experts have created these useful car hacks and guides that will help you with anything and everything – from cooling down your steering wheel to checking your tyre tread quickly. Each video will show you how.</h3> </div>  </div> </div> <div class="heading layout-background option-column option-titleside-left" > <div class="container"> <div class="heading__inner"> <div class="heading__inner__title"> <h2>Hands Free Your Maps!</h2> </div> <div class="heading__inner__content"> <h3>Make your own makeshift Sat Nav</h3> <p><iframe title="HandsFree your Maps!" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TodcmVVTyug?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>For those unexpected moments of being completely lost on your drive, utilise your technology!</p> <p><em><strong>Tip:</strong> Make sure your phone is set to ‘talking mode’ so you are looking at the road rather than the screen.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="heading layout-background-color option-primary option-column option-titleside-left" > <div class="container"> <div class="heading__inner"> <div class="heading__inner__title"> <h2>Making your Headlights Shine</h2> </div> <div class="heading__inner__content"> <h3>Shine your headlights</h3> <p><iframe title="Making your Headlights Shine" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J54cL_e_6jg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>Clear headlights are essential for the British gloomy weather. Get yours shining in no time.</p> <p><em><strong>Tip:</strong> Using toothpaste with baking soda can improve results!</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="heading layout-background option-column option-titleside-left" > <div class="container"> <div class="heading__inner"> <div class="heading__inner__title"> <h2>Cool Down the Wheel</h2> </div> <div class="heading__inner__content"> <h3>Beat the heat</h3> <p><iframe title="Cool Down the Wheel" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cVg1_Iro2M4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>Don’t let blazing sun ruin your drive! Take this hack to make sunny road trips much better.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="heading layout-background-color option-primary option-column option-titleside-left" > <div class="container"> <div class="heading__inner"> <div class="heading__inner__title"> <h2>Protect Those Seats</h2> </div> <div class="heading__inner__content"> <h3>Protect your seats</h3> <p><iframe title="Protect Those Seats" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F1iCVBCzkXo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>Little ones, pets, messy friends – don’t let them ruin your seats! Be mess-free with this hack.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="heading layout-background option-column option-titleside-left" > <div class="container"> <div class="heading__inner"> <div class="heading__inner__title"> <h2>Multi-tasking Hand Sanitiser</h2> </div> <div class="heading__inner__content"> <h3>De-ice a car door</h3> <p><iframe title="Multi-tasking Hand Sanitiser" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GLm2KFIc_W8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>Winter sets in and it’s de-icer at the ready, melt through ice with this handy multi-tasker.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="heading layout-background-color option-primary option-column option-titleside-left" > <div class="container"> <div class="heading__inner"> <div class="heading__inner__title"> <h2>Clean up the Backseat</h2> </div> <div class="heading__inner__content"> <h3>Tidy the back of your seat</h3> <p><iframe title="Clean up the Backseat" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gYu1drNdnPs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>Keep control of your accessories and tidy up with this neat hack!</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="heading layout-background option-column option-titleside-left" > <div class="container"> <div class="heading__inner"> <div class="heading__inner__title"> <h2>Make the Interior Shine!</h2> </div> <div class="heading__inner__content"> <h3>Buff your car interior</h3> <div id="player" class="style-scope ytd-watch-flexy"> <div id="player-container-outer" class="style-scope ytd-watch-flexy"> <div id="player-container-inner" class="style-scope ytd-watch-flexy"> <div id="player-container" class="style-scope ytd-watch-flexy" role="complementary"> <div id="container" class="style-scope ytd-player"> <div id="movie_player" class="html5-video-player ytp-transparent ytp-exp-bottom-control-flexbox ytp-larger-tap-buttons ytp-exp-ppp-update ytp-hide-info-bar ytp-autonav-endscreen-cancelled-state ytp-iv-drawer-enabled ytp-cards-teaser-shown paused-mode" tabindex="-1" data-version="/s/player/326d75a6/player_ias.vflset/en_US/base.js" aria-label="YouTube Video Player"> <div class="ytp-player-content ytp-iv-player-content" data-layer="4"> <div class="annotation annotation-type-custom iv-branding"> <div class="branding-context-container-outer"> <p><iframe title="Make the Interior Shine!" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OdY6AmkuS_k?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>Time to clean up those finger prints! Get your dashboard sparkling with some cleaning essentials.</p> <p><em><strong>Tip:</strong> You can also use olive oil as a cheaper alternative.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ytp-gradient-bottom" data-layer="9"></div> <div class="ytp-chrome-bottom" data-layer="9"> <div class="ytp-progress-bar-container"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="info" class="style-scope ytd-watch-flexy"> <div id="info-contents" class="style-scope ytd-watch-flexy"> <div id="container" class="style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="heading layout-background-color option-primary option-column option-titleside-left" > <div class="container"> <div class="heading__inner"> <div class="heading__inner__title"> <h2>Keep the Takeaways Nice and Warm</h2> </div> <div class="heading__inner__content"> <h3>Keep your takeaway warm</h3> <p><iframe title="Keep the Takeaways Nice and Warm" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sLEkDqHgVu4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>Stuck in traffic on the way back from the take away? Use the added extras in your car and turn the passenger seat heater on to keep your food warm.</p> <p>Best served hot!</p> <p><em><strong>Tip:</strong> Strap in any larger bags at risk of falling over to avoid staining your seats.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="heading layout-background option-column option-titleside-left" > <div class="container"> <div class="heading__inner"> <div class="heading__inner__title"> <h2>Essential Tyre Tread Measurement</h2> </div> <div class="heading__inner__content"> <h3>Check your tyre tread</h3> <p><iframe title="Essential Tyre Tread Measurement" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5OcJuWxsKqg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>Don’t neglect your tyres, we’ve got a quick hack to check your essential tread measurements.</p> <p><em><strong>Tip:</strong> If you’re caught driving with worn tyres you could face 3 points on your licence and a £2,500 fine for each worn tyre!</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="heading layout-background-color option-primary option-column option-titleside-left" > <div class="container"> <div class="heading__inner"> <div class="heading__inner__title"> <h2>Smart Car Hacks: Smooth out any Scratches</h2> </div> <div class="heading__inner__content"> <h3>Fix car scratches</h3> <p><iframe title="Smart Car Hacks: Smooth out any Scratches" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBXvxTnd-RA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; 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