Audi drivers were taken aback when a car dealership revealed some savvy, lesser-known features that many owners are oblivious to. The TikTok channel @soprettycars became an overnight sensation among the Audi community by unveiling the real purpose behind various dashboard buttons, causing quite the stir among the fans of the revered German brand.
One particular hack that caught everyone’s attention was the button that temporarily turns off the car alarm – perfect for those moments when you need to leave your furry friend in the vehicle. Among the hacks praised by drivers were tips such as updating the satnav with cutting-edge intel and a nifty trick to keep the fuel cap from scratching the car at the pump.
The folks behind @soprettycars shared their wisdom on TikTok, saying: “Things to know about your Audi A1. Press and hold the lock button to close windows and unlock to open.”
“The car has to be unlocked to open the petrol cap. Place cap here to avoid scratching paint.” One viewer, who goes by the handle @honsmith, chimed in: “Found that out when I was trying to open my fuel cap in Tesco.”
On the channel, a quick look at the car’s dashboard demonstrated how drivers could effortlessly engage their fog lights when necessary, reports the Express.
Continuing their string of tricks, they said: “Pull out once for front fog lights twice for rear. Tilt rear-view mirror.” The handy tutorial didn’t stop there; it also featured how to easily pop the boot and unfurl the bonnet using simple interior switches.
And that wasn’t all – they showed a spot for a Sat Nav SD card slot where drivers can refresh their maps for the latest road layouts and updates.
However, some savvy viewers pointed out that such luxuries might come with a steep price, potentially costing some motorists a hefty sum.
One TikToker, @lucy_jane_55, revealed the hefty price of tech upgrades, saying: “I tried to get one for my A1 … so if it’s not installed with the SD card they are about £600 from Audi to get installed and to get the card.”
Another user, @esmepeace2, chimed in on the discussion: “That’s so annoying!! I got my car through a different company than Audi, they sent me the SD but £600 is just stupid!!!! I’ll keep using my phone lol.”
Then, @soprettycars demonstrated how to operate the Audi’s sunroof by pushing a button overhead, as well as unveiling the sneaky spot for the “hidden warning triangle” tucked away in a covert compartment in the boot – an important safety feature for alerting other drivers to potential hazards when there’s a breakdown.
Taking things further, the dealership highlighted the Audi’s child lock safety features and presented a clever hack particularly useful for pet owners.
By flipping off a switch inside the car, you prevent the alarm from sounding if your pooch is left inside temporarily. @soprettycars explained: “This button stops the alarm going off, perfect for doggos in the car (which we DO NOT recommend).”
To top it off, an enthusiastic TikTok follower, @annalea_rose4, exclaimed: “Omg the alarm thing! Brilliant so we can lock it!!! I always drop him off at my nan’s before I nip the shops.”
At Reach and across our entities we and our partners use information collected through cookies and other identifiers from your device to improve experience on our site, analyse how it is used and to show personalised advertising. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your data, at any time clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share my Data” button at the bottom of the webpage. Please note that your preferences are browser specific. Use of our website and any of our services represents your acceptance of the use of cookies and consent to the practices described in our Privacy Notice and Cookie Notice.
