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Danielle Kate Wroe

Driver discovers real use for 'secret compartment' in car and people are gobsmacked

It always seems as though there are secret, hidden compartments in cars and nobody knows what they're there for - until one genius driver discovers it and shares their knowledge with the masses on social media, shocking other drivers.

That's what happened when a Skoda driver discovered a 'secret umbrella compartment' in their car, and most people had no clue it existed.

Zlata Dubois, who posts on TikTok as @zlatadubois, shared their discovery, slotting their umbrella in the inside of the door - and it fits perfectly. That means that you'll no longer have to hurl your wet brolly on the backseat.

The 'secret compartment' will ensure that you don't forget your umbrella again (Stock Image) (Getty Images/Image Source)

The hidden compartment means it's easier to store your umbrella, meaning you'll never have to step out in the rain again.

In similar videos, people said that the technology was similar to that of a Bentley, and others said they already knew about this 'secret', because 'it was in the manual'.

Drivers were also left dumbfounded when they realised that there was a way to utilise your fob button to open windows on the car.

Speaking to The Mirror, the experts at Dick Lovett, told how the unlock button on your car keys can open the windows on your car.

They said: "Holding the unlock button down opens the windows on your car (or roof, on convertibles), whilst holding down the lock button closes them.

"This is ideal during warmer months to avoid getting straight into a hot car. This trick works on many different models and is not limited to one manufacturer.

"All you'll need to do is hold down the unlock button on the key fob, and your car windows will begin to roll down whilst you stand outside the vehicle. For some cars, you may be required to hold down the unlock button once, release, and then hold it down again before it will work."

Have you got any car hacks? Let us know in the comments.

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