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The glove box is basically your car\u2019s junk drawer, accumulating this and that odd document or condiment packet over the course of months and even years. That’s not necessarily a problem . . . until the day comes when you actually need something from inside. Keeping it tidy and organized with a few simple, useful items can help you handle everything from being pulled over to a minor emergency without having to dig through the rest of your car.<\/p>\n

In this guide you’ll find what we recommend keeping close at hand \u2014 those documents and everyday items that are easy to overlook but can come in handy when you need them.<\/p>\n

Of course, this isn\u2019t everything you should keep in your car. For a more comprehensive list of roadside and emergency gear, check out our complete guide to what every man should keep in his car<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Illustrated by <\/em>Ted Slampyak <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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