Hidden car key trick opens doors within seconds – even when button isn't working

Ever found yourself stranded because your car key fob has given up on you?

We've all been there... It's a right pain when your car becomes a temporary fortress due to some mysterious fault. But it's a whole new level of annoyance when your key fob throws in the towel and you're left out in the cold, potentially facing a hefty bill to sort it.

But now, thanks to a clever trick shared by a TikTok user, you might just bypass that frustration in a jiffy and it won't cost you a penny. The user @master_driver666 revealed even if your key fob battery is dead, you can still gain access to your car the old-fashioned way.

In her latest TikTok clip, the user is shown battling with her electronic key, trying unsuccessfully to unlock her car door. When she realises it's a no-go, she spots a sneaky slot underneath and uses her key to manually unlock it, allowing her to enter the vehicle without any electronic assistance.

This quick fix means you can skip the panic of hunting down new batteries or ringing up the garage for rescue. Just locate the hidden keyhole, pop in your key, and voila you're back in business.

Since being posted this week, the video racked up hundreds of likes and several comments.

One viewer commented: "Really?! I did not know that, nice!" Another queried: "What if the door is not open from inside and outside? "And yet another confessed: "Didn't know that!"

Looking for more hacks? Recently, drivers realised a common issue when the car doesn't start – and how to fix it for free. According to the same user, sometimes your vehicle won't start as it's too hot.

Generally when this problem happens, it means the part is broken. However in her case, all you need to do is dismantle the sensor and clean it as it's probably just a bit grubby.