Top 25 Car Hacks
By Kimberly Graf. Published on December 12, 2025
Do you want to get the most out of your car experience? We all do. Whether your car is mostly used to get groceries, take long road trips, or just drive to work, there's a hack on our list that will make your drive a whole lot more fun. Maybe even a little easier as well! These are simple, easy things that anyone can do to enhance your car or your driving experience.
Come with us on a drive through the top 25 car hacks we could find to make your life just that little bit easier.
- Toothpaste is not just for cleaning your teeth. If your headlight casings are foggy and making it hard to see at night, spread toothpaste on the outside and wipe it clean with a soft microfiber cloth to remove the fog. Start seeing better in dark conditions!
- Want less air in your gas tank? When you're filling up at the pump, hold the trigger just about halfway to get the maximum amount of gas and the least amount of air possible.
- Does your car have small body dents and damage? You can straighten out these small dents using a simple toilet plunger. This only works for smaller dents!
- If you get stuck in the snow, ice, or mud, you can use the mats from the inside of your car to gain traction. Just place them under the tires in the direction you want to go and you'll be unstuck in no time!
- If you don't want to spend the money to buy an expensive car clip to hold your cell phone, all you need is a rubber band. Place it around the slats in your air vent and wrap both ends around your phone to keep it in place.
- For some people, remembering where you parked is one of the most frustrating parts of a trip to the mall or the supermarket. Avoid this by taking a picture of where you parked and referencing it when you're done in the store.
- Don't worry about dragging around unwieldy tissue containers. Stash them in a clean reusable coffee mug with a large hole in the lid, that way you can reach them in your cup holder.
- If you take frequent road trips but don't like camping in a tent or staying in a hotel, grab your favorite floating pool mat. It's small enough to fit in your back seat and comfortable enough to get you a good nights' sleep.
- Getting your keys on your keyring is a pain sometimes, but it's much easier when you use a staple remover to hold the ring open.
- In the colder months, you might be afraid that your carryout food will get cold on the drive home. Use your seat warmer to keep your food warm enough to be tasty when you get home.
- Need a trash can in your car? Use a plastic reusable cereal container with a small plastic bag inside to keep your trash in one place.
- To get window stickers or bumper stickers off of your car's glass or body, use wet newspaper. Warm water on a piece of newspaper will get the stickers off without leaving any residue.
- The myth is true! Placing your key fob on your chin will enhance the signal, allowing you to unlock your car or open the doors from a larger range. This is because the fluids in your head act as a conduit!
- If your locks are prone to freezing in cold weather, cover them with hand sanitizer in the morning in order to de-ice the lock and get into your car.
- Fast food is hard to manage if you don't have a lot of console space. Place your order in a shower caddy in order to reach it quickly and move it around the car more easily. Don't lose a single French fry!
- Finding which side of the road your exit is on can be challenging on busy highways and in large cities. Generally, the position of the overhead sign will tell you which side of the road the exit is on.
- There's an arrow on your gas gauge, somewhere near the small pump icon. The direction this is pointing will tell you which side the gas tank is on.
Shower caddies have endless uses! You can put one in your trunk in order to organize the fluids you keep with you.
- If you have trouble remembering the steps to change a tire, keep a copy of tire changing instructions in the same compartment as your spare tire or jack.
- If you have a worn out wiper blade, you can wrap the wiper in a woman's stocking in order to make it to the next retailer. It will act just like a windshield wiper in a pinch.
- In order to stop your car doors from freezing shut, harden the door seals with cooking spray. Use the spray on rubber gaskets around your doors to make it harder for water to get in and freeze.
- If you have an unfortunate crack in your windshield, you can stop it from spreading further by coating the area in clear fingernail polish. When this dries, it will stop the crack from getting any worse.
- If you have kids, the back seat can get a little hectic. Use a shoe caddy attached to the headrest of the front seats to organize toys, accessories, and any travel supplies as well.
- If you like to back into your garage, you can hang a tennis ball from the ceiling at the perfect position and length to hit your back window when you've backed in far enough. This makes sure nothing gets damaged, especially your car!
- The position of your side mirrors is important. Remember that when you are adjusting your mirrors, the best position is one that doesn't allow you to see any part of your car. This will allow you to better see your blind spots.
These easy hacks will help you get the best out of your driving experience. Most of them don't even take much DIY knowledge in order to complete! Increase your level of convenience on the road with this list!
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