Little-known automobile hack may repair key button – and you are able to do it inside seconds

On May 31, 2024

Have you ever been left scratching your head when your car key doesn’t work?

You might think it’s just playing up, so the first thing you do is ring the garage to have it sorted out. But hold your horses as there’s an easier way to fix the problem.

More often than not, your key fob’s just given up because the battery’s dead. So next time you’re in a pickle, best check your drawer first for a quick fix.

TikTok user @master_driver666 has gone viral with a video showing you how to swap out the battery without breaking a sweat.

The clip, which also features a bunch of other car hacks, racked up a whopping 60,000 likes in just days. She explained: “The car key cannot open the door, usually it’s because the car key is out of power.

“Let’s follow the gap of the car key to open it, there is a battery inside, take out the battery, then buy a battery of the same model and install it back. Now the door can open.”

If you need a new battery, you can nab a cheap one from Amazon or even your local store. The TikTok whizz also showed how to sort out those pesky gaps in your car’s hood.

Just pop the hood and tighten two black gadgets clockwise. Since the tips were posted online, people have been praising her for the clever tricks that don’t even cost a quid.

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One person gushed: “Thank you for all your wisdom!” Another chuffed viewer chimed in: “These are the most useful tips, thank you!”

And a third added their thanks: “Thank you for all the simple things I can save money.”

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