19 Insanely Cool Car Hacks You Should Try Out

This surprising household staple is very effective in shining headlights. Simply buff the headlight with toothpaste smeared on a soft cloth, and it'll look brand new in minutes!

Your car can feel like an oven on a hot day, particularly if you don't park in shaded areas. There's a trick to cooling it down quickly. Roll down one window and open and close the door on the other side five to six times. The hot air escapes through the door you're opening and closing, while the cool air enters through the window on the other side. What's great about this trick is that you're not wasting any gas by blasting the A/C.

Thread a rubber band through your A/C vent for a makeshift phone holder.

If you can't find your car, place the car key fob on your chin to increase the range of the car-retrieval signal. The fluids in your head turn it into an adequate conductor.

You know you need to do this. Instead of trying to remember your parking spot, make it easier on yourself by taking a photo of where you parked your car with your cell phone.

Use a plunger to suck out dents. It's best for medium-size dents.

Wax your car with hair conditioner to give it an extra shine and prevent water streaks from forming.

Taking home some pizza? Place it on a seat with the seat warmer on, so it won't cool off on your way home.

Hang a tennis ball from the ceiling so you'll know exactly when to stop backing up.

Spray your car with a 2/3 vinegar and 1/3 water mixture to melt ice instead of scraping it off.

Add hand sanitizer to your key when trying to get at a frozen car lock. The alcohol on the key will melt the ice.

If you locked yourself out of your car, this YouTube video shows how you can get in with the help of a shoelace.

You won't hurt your fingers if you use a staple remover to help you add in more keys to your car key ring.