For most drivers, the routine of filling up a car with a tank of gas has become muscle memory. It’s an expensive but necessary task for any daily driver, and if you asked most people, they’d probably say they have the process down to a T.
But what if I told you there’s a part of gassing up a car that many people are probably unaware of? Turns out, there’s a small but highly convenient feature hidden in plain sight on many gas tank doors— and it’s more common than you might think.
The Secret Cap Holder
Still don’t believe me? Let’s watch as TikToker Stephanie Booth shows exactly how this nifty little feature works (and where you can look for it on your own vehicle).
@stephanieboothhome Did you know your car has a gas cap holder? #carhack #lifehack #tiktokpartner #learnontiktok #carhelp ♬ Dandelions – The Young Ebenezers
As you can see, Stephanie highlights two metal brackets on the backside of her car’s fuel flap. While these might go unnoticed or ignored by many drivers, they’re actually a very intentional part of your vehicle’s design.
Most of the time, gas caps are connected to a car via a small plastic tether. Letting the gas cap hang from that tether while you fuel up might seem fine, but it’s not ideal. A hanging gas cap can bump into your car, causing scuffs in the paint, and it’s also more vulnerable to being damaged. And if that plastic tether connecting your gas cap to the car snaps, the odds you’ll end up losing it increase exponentially.
That’s why this secret cap holder exists. All you have to do is unscrew the cap and set it into the bracket. The metal will hold the cap in place, keeping it from scraping or scratching your vehicle and protecting it from any potential harm.
Another benefit is that when you put your gas cap in the holder, you won’t be able to close your gas cap if it’s still in there. That means you won’t have to worry about absentmindedly forgetting to put the cap back on your gas tank and driving away with it dangling from the side of your car— not that that’s ever happened to me, of course.
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