Drivers can benefit from ‘little-known’ car parking tip by pressing one button

Drivers can shrink the size of their vehicles when parking in tight spaces by pressing just one button, according to a leading expert.

Holding down a button on a car’s key fob could fold in car wing mirrors which can be a lifesaver when trying to park.

Tim Alcock, spokesperson for LeaseCar.UK claims the method is a “practical” way to park in busy areas like cities.

To activate the setting, drivers just simply hold down the lock button on their key fob but some modern models may automatically fold mirrors when a car is stopped.

Mr Alcock told Express.co.uk: “Some modern cars allow the driver to fold wing mirrors in, from standing outside their vehicle.

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“This little-known hack is activated by holding down the lock button on the key fob for several seconds until the wing mirrors fold in.

“Although the motion may differ on various car models, this feature is especially practical when parking on a busy road or in a tight space.”

Many manufacturers automatically fold their wing mirrored back when the car is locked meaning holding down a key fob is not necessary.

But many constructors still do not offer this feature making this key fob tip vital if motorists want to take full advantage.

Brian Doolan at Fitzpatricks Garage Kildare has talked through how unaware motorists can use the feature.

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Speaking on YouTube, he commented: “If you’ve got a key on your Honda, you can lock it and it doesn’t do it.

“So you say to people, ‘you’re meant to do it twice in a row, so lock, lock’ and still nothing happens.

“What you have to do is lock once, lock it a second time and then keep your finger down for two or three seconds, and then it goes back in.

“If you want to bring the wing mirror back out you unlock the car, open up the driver door and it will come out like that.”

Ford is one of the manufacturers which has the technology to automatically fold in wing mirrors when cars are parked.

Ford UK explained: “To avoid accidental damage, power-folding mirrors automatically fold inwards when you’re parked. They automatically fold back out as soon as you open the door.

“To switch the auto-folding mirrors feature on or off use the vehicle settings menu in the information display.”

BMW also offers the technology with the mode able to be turned on or off in the ‘idrive’ infotainment system.

Some models from Hyundai and Peugeot also fold their mirrors back the moment a car is locked.

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