Modern cars sure have their advantages. There are so many cool features that most of us can't live without these days.
However, if your vehicle comes with a key fob, you might one day find yourself in trouble. If you can't start your car because your fob's batteries run out, do not despair. There is a secret hack I'm about to share with you.
If it was your key fob that died, you probably got quite mad. I don't blame you. Nobody wants to get stuck in that situation.
I hate to tell you it's not going to happen unless you have somebody on speed dial who can get you one ASAP. In that case, you're definitely one lucky person. Usually, it requires going to the dealership and getting a new battery or key fob, though.
OMG! What? Yes, you heard that right. Apparently, people have found secret compartments in their cars with chargers for their key fobs.
You can find these secret compartments in different places depending on the make of the car. It could be your glove box, center console, side pockets — you name it. Wow! Isn't that so good to know?
In a now-viral video, user @lovetolaugh93 showed people online how their charger was located on the bottom of the center console, underneath a storage tray. It's definitely not the most obvious spot!
Don't feel too bad. As it turns out, you're not the only one. There are plenty of people saying they, too, had no idea about this feature in their car.
It's usually not pricey, so that's not a big deal. However, on some cars, it can be an expensive endeavor.
But then again, who actually reads their car's manual? If that's you, kudos! I can't be bothered, to tell you the truth. Oh, well!
Well, typically, there is a key in the fob. You can use it to manually unlock your vehicle, and open the glove box.
As I said before there is a key inside the fob that you can use. However, some warned that this will void the "push to start" feature.
Perhaps it depends on the make of the car. So before you do this, make sure you consult your user manual. After all, it's better to be safe than sorry, no?
As I mentioned before, different cars have this hidden in a variety of spots. Here's where you can find it on a Mercedes.
Apparently, the extra key in the key fob works just like a real key on some cars. I know this might seem a little confusing, but now that you know, you can look into it just in case.
That's a great question indeed. Some cars have a way to check for it. Otherwise, you might notice your fob acting up, so that should be a warning sign.
Or is this total news to you? I had no idea this even existed, to be honest. Now that I know this trick, I feel a little bit more relieved. It could come in handy one day.
