No one likes parking their car on the side of the road and returning to find a huge scratch.
But the sad reality is that sometimes other motorists might bump into our vehicles without realising, leaving a small mark. Unless you park on the drive, it can be hard to avoid such irritating problems.
Now one motoring expert on Instagram revealed how you can eliminate scratches without spending a fortune – in fact, it could cost as little as £1 from your local supermarket. Driver_ms_may boasts 3.1million followers online where she shares her tips.
Recently, she captioned her post: “Why do 100million experienced drivers keep a bottle of toothpaste in their cars?” She then explained the important purpose and revealed how there’s “three functions” for the stuff in cars which are “practical”.
The driving guru detailed: “If there are scratches on the car, we only need to apply toothpaste on the scratches, then wipe it back and forth with a towel a few times. Look it is very clean, it saves repair costs.” But that’s not the only use for toothpaste on cars.
She also claimed it could be a way to avoid water droplets on your mirrors. The user added: “Second, when driving on rainy days it is very easy for water droplets to appear on the rear view mirror, so just apply toothpaste then spread it evenly.
“Third, the wiper strips are ageing and can’t scrape the glass cleanly. Just apply toothpaste on the rubber strips, wipe it back and forth a few times. So that the glass can be scraped cleanly, isn’t this knowledge very practical?”
Since the hack was posted on Instagram recently, it garnered a lot of attention. One person commented: “Great tips!” While another added: “Great job, thanks to you!” Then someone else joked: “Four out of five dentists recommend using toothpaste in your car.”
While you can pick up toothpaste for as little as £1 from your local supermarket, it’s worth noting this might not work for everyone. It’s best to check your driver’s manual or local garage before you try at-home hacks which could damage your vehicle more.