1) spiral cable
Nothing is more disturbing than a charging or other device cable that hangs from the center console and tangles between gearshift lever and handbrake lever. But you can easily remedy and make a spiral cable out of the “untamed” cable.
For that you need:
your charging cable for your mobile phone
2 pen-springs
a pencil
some tape
a hair dryer
That is how it goes:
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2) Radiant headlights
You can make your polluted headlights shine again by applying toothpaste to a cloth and rubbing in the headlights. Then you wipe the toothpaste with another, clean rag off again.
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3) Clean cup holder
To free any cup holders in the center console of dust and dirt, first put a sock over the bottom of the glass.
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4) Air Freshener
If the vent blows foul-smelling air into the car, or if you generally want to spread a pleasant scent in the car, put a few drops of an essential oil of your choice on a wooden clothespin and stick it to the ventilation grille.
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5) Remove animal hair
To remove animal hair from the seats, first spray them with water and then scrape the hair together with a rubber squeegee to be able to dispose of them all at once.
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6) Clean the ventilation
To clear the ventilation of dust, put a towel around the end of the stem of a fork and then drive with that same handle through the interstices of the ventilation grille.
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7) Tropical air freshener
Cut the bowl from a pineapple in the form of large pieces and put them in a freezer bag, which you then put on the dashboard. So have another air freshener.
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One last statistic: The average age of registered motor vehicles in this country is 9.4 years. If you also want your car to stay in good shape for so long, you’ll find 7 useful tricks here to keep your car longer .