Millions of drivers aren’t getting the most value out of their cars – because they don’t understand their full specifications

Almost half (48 per cent) of the 2,000 car owners polled admitted they don’t know everything their car can do.
And of those who activated a new feature, 38 per cent “accidentally triggered” it, while 44 per cent were alerted to the hidden extras by family or friends.
It also emerged that although 49 per cent cite safety reasons in their consideration of high-tech features when buying a new vehicle, 36 per cent feel “confused” by them.
The survey was commissioned by the nearly new vehicle retailer Motorpoint [https://www.motorpoint.co.uk/], which has also created a video showing some of the useful features and hidden spec gems on the forecourt.
These include Skoda’s concealed ice scraper and umbrella, Honda’s Magic Seats and the Ford Puma’s MegaBox.
As demonstrated on the Jazz model, Honda’s Magic Seats flip upwards like cinema seats to allow transportation of tall or bulky items in the cabin.
While Ford’s Puma has a similar party trick, as the MegaBox under the boot floor increases the boot’s capacity and height, making it one of the largest in the small crossover class.
Also highlighted was the centre row of seats in the seven-seater Peugeot 5008, which enables three child seats to be installed side-by-side via individual ISOFIX points.
Some fun automotive ‘Easter eggs’ emerged on the forecourt, including MINI’s Disco Mode, Vauxhall’s hidden shark emblem and the Jaguar E-Pace cub logo that features on the windscreen of Jaguar’s small SUV.
The research also revealed that when buying a new set of wheels, reliability is the most important factor (74 per cent), closely followed by good fuel economy (72 per cent) and low servicing costs (60 per cent).
And when it comes to standard features, more than half want a lot of boot space, while 47 per cent prioritise a good heating and ventilation system.
Other essential requirements include adjustable seats and