Also in this guide: Car Seat Gap Storage Box (Pair)
The short answer: a car seat gap organizer works when it matches the width of your gap. A slim gap filler strip is best for narrow gaps and for drivers who just want things to stop falling down the side. A gap storage box is best for wider gaps, where a slim strip would drop through, and it gives you a pocket for a phone, wallet and cards. Measure the gap first and the choice usually makes itself.
Gap filler strip vs gap storage box
| Gap filler strips | Gap storage box | |
|---|---|---|
| Job | Seals the gap | Seals the gap and adds storage |
| Best for | Narrow to average gaps | Wider gaps |
| Size (each) | 409 × 65 × 33 mm | About 26 × 16.5 × 21 cm |
| Material | Waterproof moulded composite | PU leather |
| Seat belt | Moulded buckle cutout | Sits beside the buckle |
| Price (pair) | $13.99 | $34.99 |
Why some seat gap organizers do not work
Most complaints come down to fit, not the idea. A strip that is too thin for the gap falls through as soon as you slide the seat. A filler that covers the buckle makes the seat belt awkward to use, so people take it out. A box that is too wide pushes against the seat. So check two things before you buy: how wide your gap is, and where the buckle sits.
Gap filler strips: for narrow gaps
Our Car Seat Gap Filler Strips come as a pair, one for each side. They push in and self-contour, and they flex with the seat when you slide it forward or back. A moulded cutout lets the seat-belt buckle sit inside the opening, so the belt is not pressed or fouled, and there is a small storage slot. They lift straight out for cleaning. Black, beige, mocha brown or volcano red, $13.99 the pair.
Gap storage box: for wider gaps and more storage
The Car Seat Gap Storage Box is for gaps where a slim filler would drop through. Each PU leather box is about 26 × 16.5 × 21 cm, deep enough for a phone, wallet, cards, coins and a cup. It sits in the gap rather than clamping to anything, so you can lift it out, move the seat and drop it back. No tools or adhesive. Black, beige, brown or red, $34.99 for the pair.
How to choose in one minute
- Slide the seat to your normal driving position.
- Look at the gap between the seat and the console. If it is roughly the width of your finger or two, strips fit well. If you can fit your whole hand in, go for the box.
- Find the seat-belt buckle. If it sits right in the gap, the strips' cutout is made for that.
- Decide whether you want storage there. If your phone already has a home, strips are enough.
More ideas for the space around the seats are in how to stop things falling down your car seat gap, how to hide clutter in your centre console and our zone-by-zone organising guide.
FAQ
Will a gap filler stop my phone falling down the side? Yes, if it fits your gap. That is the whole job.
Do I need tools? No. Both push or drop in and lift out.
What if it does not fit? Shipping is free and both have 30-day returns, opened or not. You pay return postage if you change your mind.
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