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Vincent van Gogh once said, “Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” And so it is with basic car hacks pooled together. 

But then again it all depends on how you treat your car, because there are so many little things you can do with your car that just by thinking about them makes you feel frustrated and annoyed. Still, that shouldn't be the case, unless you're a robot.

These crafty ideas are bracketed by personal experience, especially with those drivers who can really take good care of their cars to the extent of being obsessed. 

If you're a new car owner, these tricks will make your experience much easier with your car. Here are 8 tips for you to keep in mind:

1. The Fuel Arrow

Parked the wrong way again to get fuel? Of course, no matter how experienced of a driver you are, there are times you will do just that when you pull into a service station. The fuel tank is on the other side while you pulled in on the wrong side. 

One way to avoid that is to find the fuel symbol next to the speedometer. You'll see an arrow pointing in the direction of the fuel tank. That's enough to tell you how to park when turning into a service station for refueling.

2. Toothpaste for exterior lights

Makes sense?

Indeed! And what better art to keep than continuously repurposing everyday items like a toothpaste and toothbrush?

Be it headlights, signal lights, fog lights and what have you, if their glasses or transparent caps are foggy, use a toothbrush with toothpaste to wipe them clean. It's more effective than soap and water.

3, Seat warmer

Besides keeping you warm during a cold, rainy weather, a seat warmer (probably common in modern day vehicles) can be used thoughtfully when transporting food such as pizza or pies, while in keeping with their need to remain fresh out of the oven.

4. The squeegee

This is quite handy especially in a hot, dry humid country like Papua New Guinea, where dusty roads and rough terrains are synonyms with the overall landscape. 

Having one in your car at all times will prove purposeful when your windscreens and door windows are covered in dirt and quick clean wash and wipe is all that matters.

After all, why waste time getting to work because you were busy wiping your clean with some old rag or tissue, when a squeegee would have made a big difference?

5. Key under the chin

Imagine walking around a fully packed parking lot trying to locate your car, because you simply forgot where you parked it earlier? 

Of course, shit does happen. Fortunately, there's a handy trick for this scenario. So the next time you find yourself in a similar situation, just place the key fob under your chin and press the unlock button. This will maximize the range on your vehicle, thus, your car's location is easily identified.

6. Gas efficiency

When refueling at a service station, typically in PNG where pump attendants do most of the hassle, make sure the handle is halfway in the fuel tank. This allows more fuel in than air.

It's basic science and you don't need a rocket scientist to tell you that more fuel than air equates to smooth drive, and by holding the pump handle halfway in achieves this - apart from offering that little extra fuel.

7. Freeing up heat

This will be all too familiar in PNG due to its tropical weather. If your car has been left in the sun for some time, obviously you can imagine the unbearable heat that’s waiting for you.

A simple trick to freeing up the heat is to open the passenger window, and wave the driver’s door back and forth. It’s that elementary. No hassle!

But if your car has air conditioning, by all means, just leave your window cracked open for the heat to escape.

8. Tissues

Finally, a typical item in every family and ladies-only car, yet you can’t afford to NOT have. Apart from its original purpose, it has other handy uses as well such as wiping your windows, and even protecting your hands from a hot steering wheel, etc., they’re effective in their moments.

This is why, as a tradition, it’s always wise to have a tissue box in your car at all times. You just don’t know when you’ll need them.

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