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An automotive expert has detailed a quick way to open a car\u2019s fuel filler flap when the release mechanism gets stuck.<\/p>\n
@dongcheshijie regularly posts short videos to her TikTok page in which she gives drivers tips on how they can make the most of their car including this hidden car safety hack.<\/p>\n
In one of her most recent videos, @dongcheshijie explains that drivers do not need to take a car to a mechanic if the fuel filler flap gets stuck.<\/p>\n
She explained: \u201cThe question is not all that difficult; you open the trunk. Look here, an emergency pull ring is hidden.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s here, pull the tab. Check to see if it\u2019s open? Of course!\u201d<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> \u2018I\u2019ve been a mechanic \u2013 here’s the dumbest thing you can buy for a used car’<\/strong><\/p>\n In the video, @dongcheshijie helps a stranded motorist by opening the trunk and finding a small tab close to the fuel filler.<\/p>\n By pulling the tab, the fuel filler flap automatically opens, allowing the driver to fill their car with gas without causing any damage by prising the part open.<\/p>\n However, drivers are warned to be gentle when pulling the tap in order not to damage it or surrounding parts of the interior.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Many cars produced today have a remote-opening fuel filler cap, which typically requires drivers to press a button inside the car or on the key fob to open.<\/p>\n Whilst this feature was designed to help prevent thieves from siphoning fuel from the tank, a number of faults can cause the system to break.<\/p>\n To find out the exact location for the emergency release in their car, motorists are advised to read the owner’s manual for their vehicle<\/p>\n mortimer<\/p>\n Receiving nearly 7,800 likes, many viewers did not know about this trick, and thanked @dongcheshijie in the comment section.<\/p>\n One driver wrote: \u201cThank you for the information.\u201d<\/p>\n Another viewer joked: \u201cThank you sister, even though I can\u2019t drive for another three years.\u201d<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/emergency-tab-4960281.jpg?r=1694711567006\")
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