Moreover, there are quite a few little-known car features that can make everyday driving easier and do not require any additional equipment. Blikk.hu writes about this.
Many drivers have probably found themselves in a situation where the car stops a few centimeters too far from the ticket machine at the parking lot barrier. Then you either have to get out of the car, awkwardly lean out the window, or drive closer again.
However, there is a simple solution – long grill tongs. From the driver’s seat, you can reach and pull out the parking ticket sticking out of the machine with them.
Of course, this trick does not work with every machine. It is important that the ticket sticks out enough from the slot and the car is completely stopped. You can only grab the paper ticket with the tongs – under no circumstances should you insert the tongs inside the ticket machine.
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If the ticket is too deep or cannot be safely reached, you have to drive closer or get out of the car. This method can be especially useful for people who find it difficult to lean far out of the car window.
The sun visor can be more useful than it seems
Many do not know that in some cars the sun visor can not only be lowered or turned to the side window but also slid along the holder.
This way, you can cover a larger part of the side window and better protect your eyes from the blinding sun.
A small lever under the rearview mirror
The small lever under the interior rearview mirror is not just decoration.
Switching it changes the mirror’s reflection angle, so at night you can reduce the glare from the headlights of cars behind you. At the same time, the road and traffic behind the car remain visible.
A simple trick to help at the gas station
If you drive a rented or unfamiliar car, you don’t have to guess which side the fuel tank opening is on.
On the dashboard, next to the fuel level indicator, many cars have a small arrow near the gas pump symbol showing which side the fuel cap is on.
Where to put the fuel cap?
When refueling, it is not necessary to put the cap on the car roof or leave it hanging.
Many cars have a special holder or notch next to the fuel door where you can insert the cap.
In some modern cars, holding down the remote unlock button causes all the car windows to roll down at once.
This is especially convenient in summer. You can ventilate the heated car interior before getting in.
However, this feature is not available in all cars – its operation depends on the specific model.
What to do if the car key battery dies?
A dead key battery does not necessarily mean you will be locked out of the car.
Many remote or keyless system keys have a hidden emergency mechanical key that can be used to unlock the doors normally.
In some cars, the lock is hidden under a plastic cover on the door handle.
The seat belt also has unexpected functions
Few know that the rectangular hole in the metal part of the seat belt buckle can be used as a bottle opener – it can remove a bottle cap.
Of course, this trick should only be tried when the car is stationary.
Meanwhile, the small black plastic button on the seat belt serves a completely different, practical function. It prevents the metal buckle part from sliding all the way down to the bottom of the belt, so the buckle is always easily accessible when you need to fasten it.
It seems that the car is full of small solutions that drivers often do not even think about. Some of them can be not only convenient but also help avoid unnecessary maneuvers in everyday situations.
