Glove Box Organization Tips

Nov 18, 2020

What should you keep in your glove box?

There are many different schools of thought when it comes to vehicle upkeep. There are some drivers who are incredibly meticulous when it comes to keeping the interior of their car looking as good as it was when they got it. Others may treat their vehicle like a landfill, and keep it full of all sorts of junk that gets shuttled from the back to the front seat. No matter how you keep up your vehicle, there is one area that should maintain organization.

In many vehicles, the glove box is a free-for-all stuffed with superfluous items. However, it can be helpful to you if you keep your glove box organized. This organization can make a routine traffic stop go smoothly, and you’ll have room for items that could make all the difference in an emergency.

Important items to leave in your glove box

If you’re being stopped for a traffic violation or any other issue, you’ll want to make sure that you have your license and registration on hand. Most drivers keep their paperwork in the glove box, which is a secure and contained area. However, all of those papers add up, and you may end up searching through piles of paperwork until you’re able to find the one that you need. That is why it is recommended that you keep your registration, proof of insurance, and a copy of your driver’s license bound together by a paper clip or in a plastic bag. You should also keep any important medical information in the same area.

The glove box is also a great place to keep small maintenance objects, like a tire gauge and spare fuses. Other small components to consider keeping in your glove box include a spare car charger, a flashlight, first aid kit, the owner’s manual, and a map. While you may already have some of these items in a different part of your vehicle, having a spare that is easily within reach won’t do any harm.

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