'I'm a mechanic and this hidden car button could save you £75 a year'
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A mechanic has sounded the alarm over a "hidden" compartment in cars that "nobody knows about". Motoring expert Scotty Kilmer revealed the secret air filter, which is tucked away behind a panel in the glovebox. This crucial component is responsible for cleaning the air that flows through car air conditioning and heating systems, he explained.
Scotty advised: "Today I'm going to tell you about the hidden air filter fitted in your car that nobody knows about. It's called the cabin air filter. You squeeze the glove box and it comes out. If you look inside there's a cover that snaps off and out comes the cabin air filter.
"This filters the air that goes into your air conditioning and heating system. Clean it out once in a while by whacking it on concrete until all the crumbs come out of it. If it's real dirt you can go and replace it. My advice is buy it online cheaper because the auto parts store charges too much.
"And if you're really sensitive to smells like my wife, you can buy a black carbon-activated one like this that works better." This savvy tip could help drivers save a pretty penny, as air filter replacements can cost up to £75, reports Birmingham Live.
In response to Scotty's revelation, one motorist commented: "I've noticed all of the keys hanging from your belt loop. I was an engineer at a large hospital and had more keys as you do. Most of them were the same brand, colour and size. I separated them as the ones I used most often, locational, less often and smaller. It helped me a lot. Other engineers had me organise their keys the same way.
