What the Gap Between Your Car Cup Holders Is Really For
For years, many drivers assume the narrow slot between their car's cup holders is just a quirk of the plastic molding, a design afterthought with no real…
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The slot is designed for light loads, so a little judgment keeps it useful.
- Overloading it: heavy items like a gallon of milk or dense canned goods can crack a thin plastic divider. Keep bags light.
- Using loose items: keys or coins can slip through the opening and vanish into the console.
- Ignoring how you drive: even a secure bag can swing on sharp turns or hard stops, so drive smoothly.