Struggling to keep your car clutter-free? We’ve gathered insights from owners and founders on the art of vehicle organization. From embracing diverse storage solutions to creating a personalized tidy system, discover the top four strategies for efficiently organizing items in your vehicle.
- Embrace Diverse Storage Solutions
- Organize With Trunk and Seat-Back Essentials
- Arrange Items by Weight
- Create a Personalized Tidy System
Embrace Diverse Storage Solutions
I have come to appreciate the importance of having a well-organized vehicle that is also very safe and efficient. Here are some of the things that have worked for me and our customers:
- Trunk Organizers – Get yourself a good-quality trunk organizer. They usually come with several compartments, which are great for grocery storage, emergency kits, and other important items.
- Seat-Back Organizers – These hold water bottles, snacks, travel documents, etc.
- Console Organizers – Use a console organizer between your front seats to accommodate smaller things like pens, phone chargers, or shades.
- Clean Out Regularly – Make it a routine job to clean your car on a minimum basis of at least once a week. Take away any rubbish, excess stuff, and anything not belonging inside. Have only what you need: an emergency kit, a small toolbox, and belongings that you use frequently.
- Use Multi-Purpose Items – Always be ready to store multi-purpose things in your vehicle. For example, carry along a blanket that can turn into a picnic mat or a shopping bag able to turn into a storage bag.
- Categorize and Label – Arrange similar objects together by sticking labels on different spaces or boxes so that if you need something, you can find it quickly.
- Maximize the Potential of Under-Seat Storage – Under-seat space usually goes unnoticed. Utilize this area to keep flat or small items that you do not need to have easy access to.
- Emergency Kit – It is recommended that one keeps an emergency kit with first-aid supplies, a flashlight, and basic tools. This should be easily accessible and well-organized.
- Digital Solutions – Use apps for your car’s maintenance schedules, insurance documents, and other important information, hence reducing the amount of paperwork in your car.
Ranjeet Singh
Owner, Eco Autos
Organize With Trunk and Seat-Back Essentials
Efficiently organizing items in my vehicle has been a game-changer, especially as someone who loves long road trips. I use a combination of trunk organizers and seat-back pockets to keep everything in its place.
For instance, I have a dedicated section in my trunk for emergency supplies, neatly stored in a collapsible organizer.
During one road trip, having a well-organized first-aid kit easily accessible in a seat-back pocket proved invaluable when I needed it urgently.
My top tips include regularly decluttering the car, using organizers to categorize items, and keeping essential items within easy reach. This system not only keeps my vehicle tidy but also ensures I’m always prepared for any situation on the road.
Aseem Jha
Founder, Legal Consulting Pro
Arrange Items by Weight
Ideally, when organizing your car, place the lightest items at the top and the heavy ones at the bottom. Lowering heavier items in the trunk helps to decrease the center of gravity. This improves your car’s handling, especially when making high-speed turns or corners. It reduces the likelihood of the vehicle tipping or swaying. Moreover, a lower center of gravity helps you control the car and reduces your accident risk by helping it not to nose-dive too much during quick braking.
When you arrange your car, especially for a trip, consider your trunk as a large tower. Strong foundations built of heavy materials at the bottom let you stack smaller items on top without running the risk of the whole thing falling over.
Billy Parker
Founder, CEO, Gift Delivery
Create a Personalized Tidy System
Keeping your vehicle tidy is all about creating a system that works for you and sticking to it. Invest in a few practical tools like a trunk organizer to separate groceries from sports gear, and use small bins or pouches to store items like cables, tools, or first-aid supplies. I find it helpful to keep a “catch-all” container for odds and ends—things that don’t have a dedicated spot but still need to be kept handy. A weekly quick clean-up helps, too; just take a few minutes to remove any unnecessary items and tidy up. It’s like giving your car a mini makeover—suddenly, everything feels fresh and in its place, making your drive much more enjoyable.
Jordan DeGusipe
Licensed Pa Realtor, RE/MAX Professionals
