Mum uses 14p hack to prevent car door scratching other motors

Sometimes, we find ourselves holding our breaths as we step out of our cars when we're in tight parking spaces.

The thought of hitting motors either side of us with our car doors can be very anxiety-inducing. Not only do we want to keep our vehicles looking lovely, it's also tricky ensuring you don't bump anything else with your car door.

Thankfully though, there's a clever way to keep those car doors scratch-free. A mum called Kelly posted about the simple hack on TikTok – and people think it's genius.

Her viral video, which has racked up more than 15,000 likes, shows how you can use a cheap nappy to prevent any mishaps. She said: "If you're ever parked too close to a car next to you, you need this hack in your life."

Her solution? Place a soft item like a nappy in between your car door and the vehicle beside you. This should prevent any unwanted contact.

She explained: "When I want to get my baby out the car, I use a nappy. The door does not scratch the car next to you, and the car next to you does not put paint on yours. Now I can get him out."

The cost of a single nappy comes in at around 14p – and you can keep one in your car to reuse any time the problem arises. If you don't have any, don't fret.

An clothing item can work just as well – whether this be an old hoodie, scarf or even a sock. Kelly added: "I use a nappy, you can use a sock".

Since the clip was uploaded, many have found the advice helpful. One user said: "I usually use my hand and my husband gets him but this is less painful."

Another added: "That’s so smart, never thought of that." Meanwhile, a third commented: "Can you tell everyone in my town this hack please, my car is full of door scratches."