On the Internet there are a lot of all kinds of life hacks from experienced motorists. Experienced drivers share tricks that can make life easier for others in difficult situations. A lot of tips are connected with the use of a conventional screwdriver in unusual situations. So, seven driver life hacks with a screwdriver.

Jack lift

When changing summer tires to winter tires or vice versa, every now and then you have to hang and lower all four wheels of the vehicle. This is a very tedious process for any car owner. Nevertheless, many realized that this work can be facilitated with the help of a conventional, but always powerful screwdriver.

To do this, a special nozzle is made to the rhombic jack from the available parts, namely:

  • 8mm hexagonal rod;
  • 8 mm socket wrench (it is advisable to buy with an already prepared hole for the handle);
  • 6 mm bolt and nut.

The idea is that in the U-bracket, instead of the hand lever, fix the socket head by 8 mm. A nozzle made of an 8 mm Allen key will be inserted into it.

Cleaning surfaces inside and out

A screwdriver is also able to become an assistant in giving the car a gloss. A regular toilet brush, squeezed in the tool holder, will quickly and efficiently clean the surface of the vehicle, both inside and outside. If desired, you can use all kinds of washing solutions, they will only improve the result.

Using a screwdriver battery instead of a car battery

No one is safe from the fact that the car battery is once discharged. In this case, the driver will need to “light” his vehicle. This can also be done from a conventional screwdriver battery. It is only necessary to connect both power supplies in parallel, observing the polarity.

Important condition! In order to do this, you need a fully charged screwdriver. And to start the car in this way will turn out only once.

Scratch Removal

On each car, regardless of the accuracy of the driver, sometimes scratches appear. Using a simple screwdriver, as well as a set of special nozzles and polishing paste, you can get rid of scratches. An electric tool will significantly reduce the time spent on work, and the result will pleasantly surprise every motorist.

Screwdriver as a drive for a pump

This tool is also able to help in the case when you need to quickly collect a large amount of water. To do this, in the assortment of some stores you can find a very interesting nozzle-pump.

The device is connected directly to the screwdriver and the engine of the tool makes the impeller of the pump rotate. Thus, an ordinary screwdriver turns into a fairly powerful pump.

Loosening nuts

A good addition to all kinds of components of a screwdriver will be special socket heads. Naturally, this tool will not become a full-fledged wrench, but previously loosened bolts or nuts can be unscrewed without much effort.

Auto Generator Probe

Using a screwdriver, it is quite possible to check the performance of a car generator. To do this, you just need to rotate the rotor of the device under test by connecting a voltmeter or a test lamp to it in advance.

First of all, it is useful to know about this verification method when purchasing a used generator, nevertheless, even buying a new one is not out of place to check its operability.

As you can see, a screwdriver can be useful to the driver in different situations.Now you can make the tool universal, and not use it only to tighten and loosen the screws.