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We love having a vehicle and we love being able to get ourselves from point A to point B. However, the process of taking care of the car can be a huge pain.

Car ownership can be a massive hassle if we are not careful and that’s where this guide comes into play. We all love to find out more about the car hacks that will make our lives easier than ever before. There is one particular scenario that is very hard to deal with and it seems to happen to us a lot. We’ve all experienced this one before.

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Have you ever pulled up to the gas pump, only to find out that your gas tank is actually on the other side of the vehicle? It can be embarrassing, especially if there is an attendant on hand.

To avoid these types of awkward moments, there is a much easier fix than anything else we can think of. Take a look inside your vehicle when it is time to get started. The fuel gauge should sit on the instrument panel.

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If you take a good, hard look at it, you will see something that will make you slap your forehead because of how obvious it is. There should be a tiny icon of a fuel pump. If you look even closer, you will see that there is an arrow.

This arrow points either left or right, giving us a chance to see which direction we need to be facing when we make our way to the gas pump. It’s not in every car, but it is in some and it’s good to keep your eye for it!

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We had no idea that the process was this simple, either. Those who were already aware….do not judge us! We were today years old when we finally had the chance to learn about this all too helpful hack.

We guess that the old saying is true: you really do learn something new every single day, as long as you are willing to keep your mind open at all times.