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Over the course of a lifetime, people spend days washing the
outsides of their cars. But for every automotive exterior, there is an interior
waiting to be pampered. Not only can an unkempt interior lead to misplaced
items and unfortunate stains, but it can lead to theft or loss.
Even the most careful drivers forget to remove their
precious cell phones or GPS tracking systems from view, but it is a necessary
ritual. If you thought that slyly placing your jacket over your electronics
while you're shopping or working will stop a thief, listen to this news flash.
It isn't going to work.
Although cleaning a car's interior may be tedious, removing
accumulated items from your car can save you a lot of hassle. So remove items that
can be seen through the windows. If you can't store certain items in the glove
box or center console, they probably don't belong in your car. If necessary,
use a container to store things in your trunk. Emergency supplies such as road
flares are good to have. You can also buy a car kit from a store (or on-line),
or assemble one yourself.
There are a few things that I would recommend keeping in
your car, the first of which is napkins or moist towelettes. Moist towelettes
are especially crucial if your find that your hands are sticky; the last thing
you want to do is to get a sticky mess on the seats. If you don't believe me,
take a two-year old to Dairy Queen and let me know how that works out. I also
have microfiber cloths in case something spills and I need something super
absorbent.
Keep the owner's manual on-hand along with your registration
and insurance. These things are crucial to have in your car at all times. I also
recommend having "car totes" or a bag to place objects in if you suddenly
acquire items and need quick and organizational storage.
Those are just a few things that would be nice to have handy
in a car. What do keep in your car that is helpful to have or essential during
a crisis?
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