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Ever found yourself unable to get into your because the key fob has given up the ghost? It's a right pain when your motor fails you for any old reason. It’s even more of a headache when your key decides to pack in and you're left standing locked out. Sometimes, you might fork out a good few quid to sort the problem.

However, one user reckons they've cracked a clever trick that sorts it quick as a flash – and it won’t cost you a penny. User @master_driver666 has shared a nifty tip for those moments when your key fob's battery dies, but you still need to gain entry to your car manually.

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The latest clip shows a woman battling to unlock her car with the electronic key fob without luck. Then the lightbulb moment happens – she uncovers a hidden slot beneath, sticks in her key, and voila, manual access gained.

Head scratching over where to buy new batteries or calling the local mechanic can wait. A simple inspection for the key slot is all you need.

The useful video has scored heaps of likes since it hit TikTok this week, alongside a smattering of comments. Someone marvelled: "Really?! I did not know that, nice!"

Another enquired, concern etched in their words: "What if the door is not open from inside and outside?" While yet another conceded: "Didn't know that!"

In need of some vehicle tips Motorists were stunned when they uncovered a common dashboard alert and found out how to sort it without spending a penny.

The revelation spread like wildfire online after a TikToker shared their wisdom in an incredibly popular clip. The savvy TikTokker demonstrated: "Come here, look at this car.

"Let's try to start it, it failed to start, I'll try again. The water temperature is normal but it just won't start!"

She then highlighted how occasionally a car might refuse to start due to overheating. She elaborated: "Generally speaking if this problem occurs, it means the part is broken.

"It is called a water temperature sensor, its function is to control the amount of fuel injection to the temperature of the engine, and if something goes wrong, the car will become like this."