Summer is here and that means your summer road trip is just around the corner! But if you’re like many of us, your vehicle is in no shape to be hitting the road, mostly because of the mess inside. Where are your passengers going to sit? How will you pack anything inside? Well lucky for you we have some helpful tips for getting your vehicle cleaned up and organized just in time for you to hit the road for some fun. Keeping your ride clean and organized doesn’t only look good but it makes your ride safer without things rolling around on the ground and creating a distraction. So where should you start? Easy! Check out all of our tips below, pull everything out, separate them into a keep and toss piles, and start your organizing! If you need a tune-up before you hit the road be sure to schedule a service appointment with us today and check out our service specials to ensure you save big!

Step 1: Sort and clean

• Take everything out of the car, including car seats, music, and miscellaneous items stored in the glovebox and door pockets. 
• Don’t forget the trunk and cargo area!
•  Organize the rest of the items into three piles: stuff you use all the time, things you use occasionally and items you might need in an emergency. Whatever doesn’t fall into these categories should be stored in your home or garage.

Step 2: Analyze 

• Ask yourself, “How do I use my car?”
• Are you the taxi driver? Maybe you’re a parent with two toddlers in car seats or salesman who travels with a trunk load of samples. Whatever it is, figure it out.

Step 3: Prioritize

• Depending upon your needs, go through your three piles and prioritize the most important items in each group
• And just like seasonal clothes in a closet, many items such as ice scrapers and emergency kits should be stored back into your vehicle 

Step 4: Contain your needs

• Loose objects in the car lead to disorganization and mess. In the event of a sudden stop or a crash, they can also damage your car or, worse, injure your occupants. Get yourself a good organizer to keep all of your items concise and easy to access.