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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…

What the Gap Between Your Car Cup Holders Is Really For

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is the gap really meant for grocery bags? In many vehicles the slot is well suited to holding bag handles securely, whether or not every maker intended it.
  • Can it hold reusable bags? Yes, and their stronger handles often make them hang even more securely.
  • Will bags fall out while driving? Usually not, since the weight of the bag creates tension that helps anchor the handles.
  • Can I use it for my phone? Many people do, though it was not the original purpose, so be mindful on sharp turns.

Next time you load up the car, take another look at those cup holders. That mysterious little slot may have been quietly helping drivers all along.

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