There could be many reasons as to why you need to open the hood of your car; from the engine overheating to simply adding windshield wiper fluid.
What do you do though when your cars hood has a broken latch?
Frustration happens, that's what!
But don't lose your happy. There is a solution even if it is not the most ideal.
Clearly, a working latch is what you want, but here is what to do in a pinch, prior to going to the service department.
How To Open A Car Hood With A Broken Latch
1. Press on the hood of your car when pushing the interior latch.
2. Pull the cable inside the vehicle.
3. Find the latch through the grille.
4. Find a slim tool to use to trip the broken latch.
These four steps should help you unlatch the hood of your car even when the latch is broken!
