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DRIVERS have been taken aback to learn about a £1 hack to get rid of dents from their cars.

DIY advice on popping your motor back into shape was revealed in a much-praised YouTube video - and it all comes down to a football.

A brutal dent on this Nissan Pathfinder's boot was cured using the cheap hack
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A brutal dent on this Nissan Pathfinder's boot was cured using the cheap hackCredit: YouTube/PEZAVE

A driver explained how to remove dents without paying over the odds by going to professionals.

Their coming in at just under four minutes reveals that a simple football - which can be bought for as little as £1 in some shops - can be put to use.

Drivers have been urged to first deflate the ball - whether a soccer one or else an oval NFL equivalent, as used in this video.

YouTuber is seen opening the boot of a Nissan Pathfinder SE which has taken a bad bump, before delving inside the metal.

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They then wedge in the ball, the other side of the dent - before using an air pump to reinflate it.

The effects are instant, with the car's exterior popping back into its proper shape - as the makeshift mechanic uses an inflator needle to deflate the ball again and remove it, giving the camera a thumbs-up.

The video's commentary urges anyone whose vehicle has taken a dent: "It will cost you a lot of dollars if you take it to the repair shop.

"You will need an air compressor or air pump, inflator needle and football or soccer ball.

"I hope this can help you."

The comments in response have been overwhelmingly positive.

One person posted, "Wow, never seen or heard of this until now", while another wrote: "Great tip - will use this weekend."

Other praise included "Very clever way to fix a dent on a car", "This is very smart" and "Great idea, nice repair".

The uploader was also told: "I've used this trick a lot - on some spots the repair is 100 per cent.

"I've made some money doing it too, parking lot repairs."

Other suggestions which have been made for removing dents from cars have involved plungers, children's art and craft tools and hot water from the tap.

Motoring experts have also revealed hacks which can help save cash, such as when removing dents or scuffs as well as jet-washing.

Further value-for-money car hacks which have been shared online include suggestions about potentially saving thousands on insurance.

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Making canny use of number plates could also score you free cash from your car.

And budget makeover tips for second-hand motors have also been highlighted to add hundreds of pounds in resale value.

The damaged vehicle ended up looking as good as new in the four-minute clip
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The damaged vehicle ended up looking as good as new in the four-minute clipCredit: YouTube/PEZAVE
The YouTuber recommended the trick for other cars which have been in the wars
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The YouTuber recommended the trick for other cars which have been in the warsCredit: YouTube/PEZAVE
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