Top tip for cleaning your tyres with everyday household object

IT’S easier than you think to clean your tyres – simply using a household object.

Drivers with grubby tyres can use COLA and washing up liquid to get them sparkling clean again.

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According to Rich Houses, the mixture won’t leave your tyres sticky and will “quickly remove dirt and dust from your tyres and brakes”.

And DIY drivers can also just pour boiling water over any dents in their car’s body work, before using a plunger to even out the dip.

However, for bigger dents and more serious damage, the help of a professional is recommended.

Leaving dents in the body work of your car can lead to issues longer down the line, according to Coats Auto, Body and Paint.

According to the retailer, a dent left for a long time could become rusty and damage paintwork.

And some dents, which damage underlying panels, could be a safety issue.

A spokesperson for Coats said: “Some auto body dents are nothing more than cosmetic damage.

“While they may damage paint or cause rust, the underlying metal panel is not damaged and can bend back into shape. Some dents, however, may cause structural damage that necessitates replacing the panel.

“Large dents can alter the aerodynamics of your vehicle and affect gas mileage or change the way it handles.

“Structural dents in your door can keep it from shutting correctly or damage the window motor and other components in the door.

“Structural dents are also cause for concern because they weaken the body of your vehicle.

“Dented panels cannot absorb and distribute shock efficiently and are more likely to cave in during a collision.”

And the longer you leave a dent – the more costly it could be to repair, as well as reducing the vehicle’s resale value.

It comes after The Sun shared a genius hack to help fix a cracked windscreen.

According to BeaCar, a small crack can be easily fixed with superglue, scissors, cotton buds, paper towels and isopropyl.

The website recommends soaking a paper towel with the alcohol and gently rubbing around the crack to remove impurities.

Motorists are then advised to dip the cotton bud in superglue and apply the bonding agent to the damaged, area using a paper towel to wipe off any excess.

Ignoring a crack in your windscreen could get you a hefty fine if you don’t get it sorted.

Any crack that obscures your vision risks earning you a penalty.

A small crack in your windscreen could get you a £50 fixed penalty notice if you’re pulled over.

And if you let the chip get wider than 40mm – or 10mm if it’s in the driver’s eye line – you could get a maximum fine of £2,500 and even three points on your licence.

Plus, if you leave it for too long there’s a chance the crack will get worse and could even cause the whole windscreen to shatter – especially in colder weather.

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