A little-known trick has emerged that could save shoppers the frustration of forgetting a £1 coin for supermarket trolleys. Instagram user @lookinsidemygarden, known as Sophie, shared a video demonstrating how an ordinary key can unlock a trolley, bypassing the need for a coin or token.
In the clip, Sophie successfully uses a key to release a trolley at Lidl, captioning it: 'No trolley coin, no problem...' The post has garnered thousands of likes and comments, with many viewers eager to try the hack themselves.
One commenter remarked: 'Brilliant idea,' while another said: 'Oh my, this is genius!' A third added: 'Use the key at the other end, it thinks it's a coin. Been doing this years.' However, some expressed caution, with one user admitting: 'I've always been scared to do that in case my key breaks.'
Sophie's trick has been praised as a handy life hack for those who forget their change or have a faulty token keyring. As one relieved shopper noted: 'Omg! I'll try this, in the past I've had to go in the shop and ask if I can have a trolley!'
