Mum shares 'genius' 14p hack to open car doors in tight spaces

We've all had that awkward moment of accidentally hitting someone's car with your door while trying to squeeze out of a tight parking space.

But one woman has now been called a "genius" after sharing a trick that means you'll never have to face that embarrassment again.

In a video that has received over 15,000 likes, explains how her simple, cheap hack works. She said: "If you're ever parked too close to a car next to you, you need this hack in your life."

The Australian went on to explain that she had parked close to a stranger's car and was going to struggle to get her child out without hitting the vehicle next to her. So, she took out a nappy and carefully placed it between her car door and the other vehicle.

She added: "When I want to get my baby out of the car, I use a nappy. The door doesn't scratch the car next to you, and their car doesn't leave paint on yours. Now I can get him out."

A pack of nappies from costs about £11 for a box of 80, meaning the one nappy needed for the trick costs just 14p. But if you don't have nappies, Kelly says you can use something else.

"I use a nappy, you can use a sock," she said. However, users had mixed feelings about the tip and quickly shared their thoughts in the comments.

One user said: "I usually use my hand and my husband gets him, but this is less painful." Another added: "That's so smart, never thought of that."

Meanwhile, a third commented: "Can you tell everyone in my town this hack please, my car is full of door scratches." But a fourth disagreed: "Or just park properly using your mirrors."