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Kirsty Card & Aaron Morris

Drivers stunned after discovering 'secret' compartment hidden in car they never knew about

If you've had your trusty car for years, you may think that you know your vehicle like the back of your hand - but some drivers have recently found out that they've missed out on a hidden feature which they could have been using every day.

Skoda drivers have recently been left dumbfounded, after a TikTok revelation of a secret compartment tucked away in car doors.

Taking to social media. @zlatadubois detailed the umbrella storage unit which cars often have on their doors.

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The Star reports that the clip, which has gained more than 3,000 views, shows the man demonstrating how to use the hidden slot, with the caption: "Secret umbrella compartment!"

Skoda included a compact foldable umbrella to the door of their Superb saloon, so drivers never need to worry about stepping out into the rain again and TikTok viewers were left stunned at similar clips posted online to showcase the essential extra.

One wrote: "The technology is similar to a Bentley," while another, asked: "What Skoda model is it?"

However, other viewers took to the comment to say they knew about it because it was 'in the manual'. A third commented: "It's not a secret you just didn't know."

While: "It’s in the manual, nothing secret about it," a fourth said.

Other users pointed out that there's a similar compartment in the door of Rolls-Royce motors and it has been a long-revered feature. They wrote: "That looks suspiciously like copying Rolls Royce or I dunno, maybe Škoda is about to start making premium cars alongside Audi."

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