What's In Your Car Right Now ?

[Lara]

Close enough for the senior forum gumbud

 

[SeaBreeze]

Cute pic of your furbabies Lara! :love_heart:

In the glove compartment there's the car manual, ice scraper, fuses, tissues, cough drops, flashlight, lighter, some change in a small leather purse. A leash for the dog, sunglasses and ball caps for sunny days, wool cap, couple of grocery bags, snow brush.

Cardboard box in the back with jumper cables, small tool box, towel, couple of sweatshirts, rain poncho, small folding umbrella, extra dog leash, closed tupperware to use as water bowl for dog if needed, tire iron, roll of paper towels. All I can think of right now.

 

[gumbud]

Close enough for the senior forum gumbud

OK - no probs - a packet of gobstoppers that I have been looking for ever since! - my grandsons best hamster [I was supposed to take it to the vet] but I had to tell him a few days later that 'I can't remember wot I've done with it??' My favorite cricket bat which I have also been looking for since and the mechanic has just phoned and asked me wot to do with dead hamster - i suggested a salad side dish and cook well on the barbie!

I must also have put my car keys in the car 10 yrs ago - had to get some replacement ones and found the original today - oops sat on them - that's about it I think I don't like people getting into my car too much because they keep getting lost!!

 

[Gary O']

The usual tools for changing tires, jumping dead batteries.
Some hand tools, wrenches, drivers, bungees, ratcheting binders,
ibuprofen, CBD oil/balm, prescription (driving) sunglasses.

Long plastic coated cable and two padlocks
A homemade armrest and one small pillow
A bound notepad
Two pens
Phone charging cord
Side mount cup holder
Plastic red flag for long loads
flares
One gal coolant, one quart oil (it’s a ’93 long bed p/u, things happen)

….aaaand a roll of toilet paper

 

[Lara]

I'm enjoying everyone's confessions opcorn:

...and have picked up some practical ideas like first aid kit, jumper cables,
and Pappy's USB cord to play his music through the radio, and charge cord for his iPhone.

But not sure I'll have room for anymore as I have a new pet now...

 

[Mrs. Robinson]

It's interesting how you can sometimes learn a little more about our friends just reading about what's in their cars...especially Mrs. Robinson's post, especially her last paragraph.

Which? The baby`s carseat or the license plates? Yes,one of my current foster girls has a one year old. She was first my foster girl at age 14 and ran away. I loved this kiddo and was devastated when she ran. She wasn`t running FROM us,she just was never able to stay in one place. So after living wherever she could for two years,she discovered she was pregnant and turned herself in to Child Welfare. She knew they would take her baby at birth otherwise. So she had her baby and a few months ago the baby`s dad became abusive,so she sought help. Went back into the foster system and asked to be placed back with us. She had already been in touch with me via Facebook for about a year so I knew what all was going on with her. The baby is adorable and really "good" but my house is NOT babyproofed and I won`t be devastated to see them go to their own place at the end of August. And I know we will always stay close.

 

[ProsperosDaughter]

front seats and floor = nothing
front pockets = small spray bottle of water to clean outside of windows if necessary (random bird poop), lotion and sunblock to protect my left arm and hand
drop down thingie upper area = sun glasses
glove box = chalk board eraser that works great to quickly remove inside window moisture without leaving lint, pencil, pad, microfiber eyeglass cleaner

backseat = one Walmart brand 8 pack of paper towels (I haven't managed to bring them in although since it has been so hot; I should check the kindling point for paper towels, box of tissues

backseat floor = cloth grocery bags

trunk = bottles of white vinegar again too lazy too bring in, collapsible crates to stow groceries when necessary, squeegee, umbrella, holdall of returnable bottles, snow removal tools (hey I can hope, right)

whew I had to itemize by area or I never would have remembered it all

 

[Keesha]

OK - no probs - a packet of gobstoppers that I have been looking for ever since! - my grandsons best hamster [I was supposed to take it to the vet] but I had to tell him a few days later that 'I can't remember wot I've done with it??' My favorite cricket bat which I have also been looking for since and the mechanic has just phoned and asked me wot to do with dead hamster - i suggested a salad side dish and cook well on the barbie!

I must also have put my car keys in the car 10 yrs ago - had to get some replacement ones and found the original today - oops sat on them - that's about it I think I don't like people getting into my car too much because they keep getting lost!!

And the smell of a dead animal in your car didn’t bother you at all? :shrug:

 

[Lara]

Which? The baby`s carseat or the license plates?

I was referring to the carseat for your foster girl's baby. That's so kind of you to provide foster care. My sister did that too. I raised 4 of my own as a single mom so never thought I would be able to give them they time they needed. But I always wanted to.

chalk board eraser that works great to quickly remove inside window moisture without leaving lint

What a great tip! Thx My window vent, when heat is on, blows the windshield dry quickly but in freezing temps it's as quick.

 

[squatting dog]

I'm enjoying everyone's confessions opcorn:

...and have picked up some practical ideas like first aid kit, jumper cables,
and Pappy's USB cord to play his music through the radio, and charge cord for his iPhone.

But not sure I'll have room for anymore as I have a new pet now...

You're a lucky one. pets like that can't fit in my bug. We tried it once... didn't work out well.

 

[squatting dog]

seriously though my little Suzuki Vitara carries a lot of my everyday and travel stuff in the back with the rear seats folded down.

milk crate in back with...
first aid kit
assorted fire starters (lighter, flint, etc)
brake fluid
stop leak
ratchet straps
gloves
pair of really big knives
canteen


then next to it...
a cooler
tow chain
jumper cables
axe
4 way lug wrench
fire ext.
scissor jack
pouch with hand tools


Then, under the folled down seat...
22 cal.ATI. very compact
machete

 

[ProsperosDaughter]

I was referring to the carseat for your foster girl's baby. That's so kind of you to provide foster care. My sister did that too. I raised 4 of my own as a single mom so never thought I would be able to give them they time they needed. But I always wanted to.

What a great tip! Thx My window vent, when heat is on, blows the windshield dry quickly but in freezing temps it's as quick.

Sorry for the delay.

Yes new not used. Super cheap on Amazon or Walmart

 

[Meanderer]

Sorry for the delay.

Yes new not used. Super cheap on Amazon or Walmart

Thanks, I figured a new eraser would work better.

 

[Lara]

milk crate in back with...
first aid kit
assorted fire starters (lighter, flint, etc)
brake fluid
stop leak
ratchet straps
gloves
pair of really big knives
canteen

then next to it...
a cooler
tow chain
jumper cables
axe
4 way lug wrench
fire ext.
scissor jack
pouch with hand tools

Then, under the folled down seat...
22 cal.ATI. very compact
machete

That gun is bigger than your car. It's got 30 rounds which, for the purpose of protection, is 29 too many unless you're a really bad shot :laugh:

Seriously, you have "a pair of really big knives", an "axe", a "machete", and a "22 cal.ATI gun" with 30 rounds. You're scaring me now.

 

[hollydolly]

Large Box in the boot of my car filled with various items, which stay in there all year round

from memory...

Windscreen wash bottle
Radiator Coolant..
Anti freeze spray
Can of oil
WD 40
Ratchet set
Screwdrivers
Carrier bags
Rubber matting to help grip tyres if I get stuck in the snow
Air freshener Spray bottle

Scarf,
Beanie Hat
Sun hat
Umbrella
Spare pair of ankle boots
Insulated shopping bag
Spare Petrol (Gas ) can
A plastic ground sheet tarpaulin
Fire Extinguisher

In the glove compartment..

Locking wheel nut key
Gloves ( mechanic laughed when he saw them and said it was the first time he'd actually seen gloves in the glove Box)
Pens
Various parking permits
The car manual

(here in the Uk we're discouraged from carrying the cars' legal papers in the car unlike many countries who make it illegal not to carry them)

On the back seat I have a cushion and always a cardigan

In the drivers' door I have an..

Emergency window hammer and seatbelt cutter ..
A microfibre cloth

Nothing on the floor at all... pretty clean car actually .

 

[squatting dog]

That gun is bigger than your car. It's got 30 rounds which, for the purpose of protection, is 29 too many unless you're a really bad shot :laugh:

Seriously, you have "a pair of really big knives", an "axe", a "machete", and a "22 cal.ATI gun" with 30 rounds. You're scaring me now.

didn't mean to be scary. (Actually, I'm just a ***** cat) However I use my car off in the woods on my land quite often, so one has to be prepared. I left out the chainsaw that I carry most of the time... sometimes have to clear deadfall from my roads. The 22 is a good varmit gun. Oh, by the way, the rifle only holds 18 rounds. The reason I carry it is because it's considerably smaller than my other 22. It too is a semi auto and holds 17 rounds, but it's not black and scary.
My other rifle.........A JC Higgins.

 

[Lara]

Oh sdog, adding a chainsaw makes me feel sooo much better :laugh:. I'm teasing you.

Holly, I'm impressed! You're ready for anything. Taking notes

 

[squatting dog]

Oh sdog, adding a chainsaw makes me feel sooo much better :laugh:. I'm teasing you.

Holly, I'm impressed! You're ready for anything. Taking notes

Well, at least I left my hockey mask at home. :mask::mask: :lol:

 

[hollydolly]

oh sdog, adding a chainsaw makes me feel sooo much better :laugh:. I'm teasing you.

Holly, i'm impressed! You're ready for anything. Taking notes

lol....

 

[dkay]

Real maps (you would not believe how many times GPS messed up this summer)
window cleaner
rags (to clean windows)
ice melt
shovel
box with small shovel, claw rake, gloves for digging in rocks
reusable shopping bags
winter hat & gloves
blanket
jumper cables
flashlight (one of those shake kinds that don't need batteries replaced)
can of tire inflate stuff
bug repel wipes
sunglasses
small container for coins
duct tape
plastic bags (in case someone gets sick)
kleenex
squeegee

 

[Lara]

Real maps (you would not believe how many times GPS messed up this summer)
window cleaner
rags (to clean windows)
ice melt
shovel
box with small shovel, claw rake, gloves for digging in rocks
reusable shopping bags
winter hat & gloves
blanket
jumper cables
flashlight (one of those shake kinds that don't need batteries replaced)
can of tire inflate stuff
bug repel wipes
sunglasses
small container for coins
duct tape
plastic bags (in case someone gets sick)
kleenex
squeegee

Great idea! I never heard of a flashlight that charges as you shake it, thus never needing batteries? COOL

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

I have a box of tissues, extra hearing aid batteries, an afghan, a large Styrofoam cooler that I keep in the back seat. When I go shopping in the summer I put in a couple of containers of ice that I keep for that purpose in the chest freezer in the house. Then if I see something perishable in the store and want to go someplace else I know it won't spoil. A container with plastic spoons because most of the time I'm usually out during lunch time,so I buy a yogurt and eat it in the car. The hubby has his own stash of tools,jack, etc.

 

[dkay]

Great idea! I never heard of a flashlight that charges as you shake it, thus never needing batteries? COOL

I like the flashlight my daughter has better, it's hand crank. Mine still works though so I'll keep it.

 

[PopsnTuff]

Tire pressure gauge

Tree shape air freshener

Towel on the seat for the beagle

Recycled bags for grocery shopping

My copper leaf dangling from the mirror ~ looks so pretty when the sun reflects onto it

 

[squatting dog]

hey, thanks for reminding me. I had a small flashlight in the glove box, but, I'm going to put my crank-solar powered flashlight in the car now. It's got am-fm-weather radio, flashlight, small red strobe, and even a thermometer all built in.