The small switch on the underside of the rearview mirror actually has a function that many drivers are unaware of. A TikTok user drew attention to this inconspicuous detail. Thousands of motorists were surprised by the important use of this elementhe writes
Drivers were left in awe after finding out that this one a hidden feature can ultimately save lives. The video that the woman posted went viral and explains that this element is used to fight against glare from car lights driving behind you during the night. If the lights of the vehicle behind you are too bright and they blind you, just press or switch the little lever under the rearview mirror.
You activate with this simple action anti-glare functionwhich dampens the reflection in the mirror and makes driving at night much safer. Reactions on social networks were not long in coming and many users admitted that they had no idea of this possibility for years, although it could facilitate their countless night journeys.
In addition to this practical trick, experts also warn against another common mistake that drivers make when refueling with the wrong fuel. Car insurance expert Alicia Hempsted urges that if you put bad gas or diesel in your tank, under no circumstances start the car.
If you have already started the engine, you must turn off the ignition immediately. Starting the engine after refueling with the wrong fuel can cause serious damage to the equipment and increase repair costs by hundreds to thousands of euros. In such a situation, you should put the car in neutral, push it to a safe place, and call a towing service or garage to have the tank professionally drained and flushed.
The important fact also remains that faulty refueling is usually not covered by normal car insurance. In most cases, this protection requires additional insurance, although some comprehensive accident policies may include this fault under the accidental damage item. Experts therefore recommend that drivers carefully checked their insurance policies a they made sure they were adequately protected in case of such an inconvenience.
