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A MOTORS expert has revealed a nifty hack which will stop you damaging your car doors and it costs as little as £2.

The YouTube star known as entertains their followers with short videos showing little tips and tricks around the home as well as cars.

The YouTuber opens the car door only for it to hit a bollard
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The YouTuber opens the car door only for it to hit a bollardCredit: YouTube/LeFeuVertTN
The car door is shown to be scratched
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The car door is shown to be scratchedCredit: YouTube/LeFeuVertTN
The door protectors only cost a couple of quid
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The door protectors only cost a couple of quidCredit: YouTube/LeFeuVertTN

In their latest clip, they show how you can protect your car doors when you're trying to get out in a tight space.

Footage shows the influencer getting out of a white hatchback, but as they open the door it hits a low bollard which may not have been spotted from the door mirror.

It then cuts to a close up of the door, revealing it to be chipped, which could lead to rust forming if it is not treated.

To avoid this situation @FeuuvertTN shows that you can buy plastic tabs which fit over the corner of each door, preventing it from being damaged.

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There is a wide variety available on the market which range in price, but the cheapest appear to be a snap-on door guard which is currently reduced on Amazon from £3.34 to £1.90.

Halfords also stock a selection with the cheapest selling for £3.99.

The protector shown in the video simply slides onto the door and attaches to some adhesive tape, so it does need any screws or bolts to be added.

At the end of the footage, the YouTuber shows how the protectors can absorb the impact of a car door hitting an object and the door is free of scratches and scuffs.

Car door protectors, which are also known as edge guards, are a common way for drivers to stop their motors picking up little dents and chips whilst going about their daily lives.

Meanwhile, a motors expert explained how five quick-and-easy steps could help your engine last longer.

And another driver revealed a 65p Aldi essential that can de-ice your driveway in seconds.

The protectors slot over the edge of the door and are kept in place by tape
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The protectors slot over the edge of the door and are kept in place by tapeCredit: YouTube/LeFeuVertTN
The protectors stop the car door from picking up scratches and chips
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The protectors stop the car door from picking up scratches and chipsCredit: YouTube/LeFeuVertTN
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