Scratches, foggy headlights, minor dents and weather-related wear can make even a well-loved car feel older than it really is. The good news is that many exterior issues don’t require specialist tools, expensive products or a trip to the bodyshop.
This collection of exterior car hacks covers easy fixes and preventative tips to keep your car looking better for longer, help it age gracefully, and deal with everyday problems caused by parking, weather and general use.
If your car door refuses to open on a frosty morning, the problem usually isn’t the lock, it’s the rubber seal frozen to the bodywork. This simple winter prep hack takes minutes and helps stop car doors freezing shut before it becomes a daily frustration.
Scraping ice off a windscreen is a miserable way to start a winter morning. This clever no-tools hack uses nothing more than the sun and a bit of forward planning to soften — or even clear — frost while you’re still indoors having breakfast.
That horrible scraping sound on a frosty morning usually means your windscreen wipers have frozen to the glass — and taken a bit of damage with them. This simple overnight hack uses something you already own to stop wipers freezing solid before it even happens.
Frozen door mirrors are one of winter’s most annoying little problems. Scraping them is fiddly, heaters take ages, and it’s easy to forget until you’re already on the move. This simple overnight hack stops ice forming in the first place, using something you already have at home.
An icy morning and a frozen car lock can derail your day in seconds. This winter-ready hack uses something you probably already have in your pocket to get you back on the road quickly: no scraping, no damage, no waiting around.
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