Easy £5 DIY maintenance job can ‘double your car’s life’ & prevent damp – you only have to do it once it a year

A MECHANIC has revealed how a £5 DIY maintenance job could "double your car's life" and help prevent damp.

The simple hack takes just minutes to do and is only needed once a year.

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With the majority of Brits opting for used cars the little things really can mean a lot when it comes to prolonging your motor's lifespan.

One common issue drivers can come up against is the rubber seals around the doors wearing out over time.

The range of temperatures, and the amount of rain, we get in the UK can be very harsh on the rubber, causing it to become brittle and crack.

This can lead to squeaking and stickiness when you use the doors as well increasing the chance of moisture getting into the cabin, resulting in damp and mould.

Fortunately, car whizz Scotty Kilmer was on hand to share a surprisingly simple solution to the problem.

My car is 28 years old, the trunk doesn't leak and the doors don't leak

Scotty Kilmer

Sharing the tip on his YouTube channel, he said: "Nobody ever thinks about these rubber seals.

"But if you get spray silicone and spray them then wipe them down like once a year, not only will they not stick when you open them, but they won't leak when it rains.

"My car is 28 years old, the trunk doesn't leak and the doors don't leak all because I spray the seals once a year.

"And as an added benefit...it won't freeze when it rains and then gets cold meaning you can't get in your car."

Another perk is that, as well as stopping rain from getting in, it can also help stop air from escaping from inside the car.

So when you crank up the air con on a hot day or whack on the heater to beat the deep freeze, your climate control can be more effective and last for longer.

Plus, improving the efficiency of your blower reduces fuel consumption, saving you money every time you use it.

A can of spray silicone only costs about £5 on Amazon and can be easily used at home.

It comes after the motoring watchdog revealed that a little-known tyre mistake was costing Brits £112 million a year.

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