I’ll admit this to you: I love car accessories. I also love organization. So when I get to combine those two passions and talk about the best car accessories for organization and storage, it’s a good day. Interior gear should offer a way to personalize your car’s cabin for your comfort and make life a little easier. When shopping for accessories for a car online or at Target, Walmart, or Autozone, these items should be at the top of your list.

8. A trash can for your car—don’t forget the lid

When shopping for car accessories online, a vehicle-friendly trash can is one of the top searches. We’re all guilty on occasion of turning our passenger seat footwell or door pockets into a trash can, but a dedicated, car-specific trash can (with a lid) can make all the difference. Good Housekeeping recommends the Hotor Car Trash Can With Lid. 

7. Car headrest hooks to hold bags, fannypacks, purses, and more

These subtle car organizer accessories are underrated. They’re built to quickly hook onto any car seat’s headrest and hang down over the back of the chair. They’re strong enough to hold a heavy grocery bag but small enough to store out of the way when you don’t need them. Log these headrest hooks under the best car accessories for men, women, and nonbinary folks—everyone can benefit from a place to hang their hat. Or bag. Or fannypack. GH recommends the Amooca Car Seat Headrest Hook—you can get yours for $8 on Amazon.

6. Front or middle car seat organizer

This car storage accessory is a prime example of smart organization. It features a back strap that can be secured in place by the seat belt, so the organizer doesn’t move or tip after a hard turn or quick stop. The organizer is built to fit easily in the middle seat in the rear or right in the front passenger seat. GH recommends the Lusso Gear Car Seat Organizer. It’s just $25 and comes with tons of pockets.

5. Car document holder for registration and insurance cards

You may just throw your car registration, proof of insurance cars, and other critical automotive documents haphazardly into the glove box—as I do. But having an organizer for your cards and paperwork can be a big help. GH recommends the Cacturism Car Registration and Insurance Holder.

4. Sauce cups that clip to your car’s air vents

Clip-on sauce cups are a must-have car accessory if you’re often hitting up fast-food restaurants on your drive. Imagine the convenience of dipping a chicken nugget or french fry into a well-placed dipping sauce holder mounted right at the air vent. Bonus: turn the air on, and it doubles as a weird car air freshener. This is one of the silliest and most fun car accessories I’ve seen, but I kind of want one. GH recommends the SauceMoto Dip Clip 2-Pack.

3. Cup holder expander for larger mugs and drinks

How do you make a cup holder bigger? With an XL cup holder expander, of course. This great car accessory makes for the best cup holders for your vehicle. Finally, you can go from your morning coffee to your afternoon Big Gulp with no problem. GH recommends the Seven Sparta Car Cup Holder Expander.

2. A phone holder that mounts to your dashboard

Having your phone’s GPS close at hand and easily within sight isn’t just for convenience—it’s a matter of safety. Car storage accessories should make life simple, and that’s precisely what this does. A silicon pad keeps the holder securely attached to your dashboard but still comes off clean. GH recommends the Loncaster Car Phone Holder, just $14 and available in six colors.

1. Collapsible trunk organizer storage tote

I’m throwing you a bonus accessory for this list. Family Handyman highly recommends this best car organizer item for its incredible convenience. It can fit almost any trunk, easily store and organize a variety of things, and it folds neatly away when you don’t need it. If you’re looking for car accessories as gifts, this one is a surefire winner.