6 Household Items That Can Help Repair Car Problems

If you've had your tires for a while and are unsure whether or not they still have the legal amount of tread (a 1/16th of an inch) then a penny could answer this question. Insert the penny into the tire tread with Abraham Lincoln's head facing down. If you can still see Honest Abe's head once it's all the way in, then your tires have worn too thin. If his head disappears, then you're still within the legal limit. If you do still happen to feel like your tires don't have sufficient grip at the legal limit, then it's a good idea to get them replaced to guarantee safety.

Is your car's radiator leaking? In that case, you could try out a long-established hack, by simply sprinkling a teaspoon of black pepper to stop the leak. Many people even keep a bottle of black pepper in their cars for this very reason. While a useful hack, you should ultimately get your radiator replaced once a leak is detected.

Think your dashboard looks grubby as of late? In that case, scrub it with olive oil to remove dust and dirt while also rejuvenating the dashboard's appearance. If you're out of olive oil, other mineral oils also do wonders in making them shine like brand new!

If your car has leather upholstery, then this is one for you! By coating your leather or faux leather interior with coconut oil, you can restore its smooth appearance. All you need is to pour a small amount of coconut oil into a soft cloth and spread it thinly over the leather surface.