Drivers are only just realising what hooks next to car seats are for – and it’s not for hanging coats
DRIVERS have been left in utter shock after realising the true purpose of hooks in their cars.
A lot of motorists thought that these hooks behind the back doors were just for hanging jackets and clothing, but a viral Facebook post has proven everyone wrong.
The clever post shows an image of a parcel shelf hanging from car hooks, and it has quickly circulated across other Facebook pages and groups.
Revealing the real use for the hooks, the caption reads: “How many of you knew this?
“The hooks near your car doors aren’t for coats and items of clothing, it is in fact hooks to hold a parcel shelf when the rear seats are down.”
The shocking revelation got over 14,000 likes and thousands of comments.
One user, who claimed to have worked in the motor trade for years, admitted: “That’s blown my mind to be honest.”
Another replied: “We learn something new every day. I always put mine in the hallway.”
A third added: “I was today years old when I learned that.”
Meanwhile, some remained sceptical, with one person commenting: “I’m not entirely convinced that that’s what they’re for, but I will accept that they can be used for that purpose.”
Another wrote: “There’s plenty of motors without removable shelves and still have hooks.”
It comes after experts revealed how a hidden button could preserve an extra “five per cent” for motorists by maximising fuel efficiency.
Experts at CarShop claim that switching your car into eco-mode will help you to save the pennies on future trips, the Birmingham Mail report.
“Most modern cars are fitted with an ‘eco mode’ that reduces throttle responsiveness and engine power output, in turn using less fuel,” they said.
“On automatic cars, it will also shift up earlier to keep the vehicle in the most economical gear which is calculated from the engine load.
“By using this mode you can save around five percent of fuel.”
Eco mode can be switched on and off by simply pressing a button that you can find near the steering wheel.
However, only modern-day models of fuel-operated and hybrid vehicles will have this feature.
Older models, as well as electric cars because they don’t run on gas, won’t.
Meanwhile, another motor expert has revealed a little-known trick in your motor which could save your life in an emergency.
The tip involves a sneaky button hidden in the door of the car – and knowing it could save your life when driving at high speeds.
The car lock button on the driver’s door is multifunctional – and can be used to turn on the auto-lock feature in a car.
But motorists should note that it takes 10 seconds to activate.
The expert said in the video: “After powering up the car, hold the lock button for 10 seconds to activate the auto-lock feature.”
The feature automatically locks all the doors while travelling more than six miles per hour, even if the driver forgets to lock the car in the first place.
It’s a perfect hack for if you’re ever stuck inside your car and unable to open the passenger doors or windows.
Other hidden but useful car features
There are a few hidden features in cars that many drivers might not be aware of:
Emergency Key Release: Some cars have a hidden keyhole behind a cover in the door handle, which can be used to manually unlock the door if the electronic key fob battery dies.
Valet Mode: Certain vehicles have a valet mode that restricts access to certain features or limits the car’s performance when someone else is driving it.
Hidden compartments: Some cars have secret storage compartments under the floor mats, in the trunk, or behind the infotainment screen.
Auto-down windows: Double-clicking the window switch all the way down might automatically lower all the windows, which can be handy for ventilating the car quickly.
Hidden Fuel Filler Release: In some cars, the fuel filler door can be opened from inside the car, usually near the driver’s seat or in the glove compartment, as a security feature.