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Ryan Merrifield

Driving expert shares three things you must do when buying a new car

There are three things you must do when buying a new car, according to a driving expert.

TikTok account Cam's Auto Tips has shared a trio of handy hacks to ensure the motor you're buying is safe.

The profile's many helpful videos have amassed a total of 42.3million views, and attracted 703.8k followers.

Topics include how to get more miles out of a tank of fuel, driving in the rain and items not to leave inside your vehicle.

Below is a run down of the tips given for purchasing a new car.

Do you have any hidden tips for car drivers? Let us know at webnews@mirror.co.uk

One tip involves the rear-view mirrors (Cam’s Auto Tips/ TikTok)

Automatic door lock

Cam says you must check the automatic door lock.

He said: "First, power on the car and then find the lock button on the right side.

"Long press for ten seconds.

"The automatic door-lock function is now set up".

He said once the speed goes beyond around 12 mph, the doors will automatically lock and prevents any danger.

Rear-view mirror

Another tip involves the rear-view mirrors.

Cam says: "Rotate the rear-view mirror adjustment pointer to R, then shift to reverse gear.

Another tip provides extra safety from closing windows (Cam’s Auto Tips/ TikTok)
Another shows you how to set up automatic lock (Cam’s Auto Tips/ TikTok)

"Adjust the position so that you can see the back tyres - the rear-view mirror's automatic down-turning function is set up."

Now, when the car goes into reverse the mirrors will automatically adjust.

'Anti-pinch' window

Vehicle windows can also be put on the "anti-pinch" setting, meaning any stray objects won't get stuck as they close.

He said: "Hook the window lift switch on the right side for five seconds.

"The anti-pinch function is set up. When the window is rising or falling, once it detects an obstacle the window will retract automatically."

Front door lock

There is also a hidden trick to unlocking the left front-door.

Cam said: "Press the lock and unlock buttons for five seconds at the same time - so that while we press the unlock button, we can only open the left front-door.

"No other doors will open."

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