10 best car organizers

Car organizers come in many forms to fit your needs, from a simple sun visor organizer or side console organizer to versatile behind seat storage and passenger seat storage systems. These devices are designed to keep the car clean and tidy, as well as to provide a comfortable driving experience.

And there is more than just organization as a reason why your car needs to be organized. A 2012 study by Safety Research and Strategies found that common items in cars and trucks cause 13,000 injuries each year.

Keeping your car in order can feel like a full-time job, no matter what your profession. From storing children's toys and entertainment to keeping your laptop between meetings and keeping groceries fresh for a day trip to the mountains, these are all reasons to find the perfect storage system for your vehicle.

If you need help choosing the perfect car organizer for your needs, check out the following top 10 car organizers.

10. Cocoon - GRID-IT! CPG30BK Sun Visor Organizer - $19.99

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GRID-IT was created to keep order on technological devices and free your hands. The sun visor organizer provides customizable options to securely store items in place and within reach. It's great for storing cell phones, wallets, pens and pencils, and its elastic strap keeps it securely on your car's sun visor.

Buy the Cocoon sun visor organizer on Amazon.

9. KMMOTORS - Ultra Slim Organizer with Side Pocket - $12.99

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The ultra-slim side organizer pocket can be installed between the console and the seat or anywhere else with the included 3M tape. The 0.9 x 9.2 x 3.2 inch pocket organizer can hold small items such as a mobile phone or wallet. It keeps small loose items secure and stationary in your vehicle.

Buy an ultra-thin organizer with a side pocket on Amazon.

8. Eddie Bauer - Seat Organizer - $19.99

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This polyester seat back organizer helps you store essentials on the go. Mesh pockets provide ample storage space. An insulated pocket helps keep drinks cold, while straps ensure quick and easy installation in virtually any vehicle. The organizer can be easily wiped with a damp cloth.

Buy Eddie Bauer Car Seat Back Organizer at Target

7. SmartProteger - Premium Oxford Cloth Car Seat Back Organizer - $13.99

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With a large insulated pocket for storing food and drinks in a hot car, SmartProteger's Premium Oxford Cloth Car Seat Back Organizer helps keep your car organized. Two mesh bottle pockets and a tissue dispenser help you keep your essentials close at hand. Installation is easy thanks to the organizer strap and buckle system.

Buy premium oxford fabric car seat back organizer at Amazon.

6. OxGord - Seat Back Protection Mats & Organizer - $13.95

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OxGord's Kick Mat Seat Protector and Organizer help protect your car's front seats from scuffs or impact marks. In addition, mesh storage pockets provide ample storage space and keep items visible for quick access. Elastic straps slide easily over the driver's and passenger's seats, while a nylon strap wraps around the car's headrest. The clip allows the mat to be quickly removed for cleaning or use in multiple vehicles.

Buy the OxGord Kick Mats Organizer on Amazon.

5. Organizeit — car seat organizer — $14.99.

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Organizeit Car Seat Organizer can be used to keep anything from maps to drinks within reach. The organizer includes one umbrella pocket and four small pockets, one of which is large enough for a magazine or catalogue. The organizer has a slim profile to maximize legroom in the rear seat and is easy to install by hanging from the passenger seat headrest.

Buy this car seat organizer from Organizeit.com.

4. Hominize Car Backseat Organizer - $34.99

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The Hominize Car Rear Seat Organizer has a tablet pocket for storage and is also suitable for backseat passengers thanks to elastic cup holders and large zippered compartments. The organizer is easy to install with a two-way seat/hang-on strap system, making it easy to transfer the organizer to another vehicle or clean. Organizer fits large seats (24" x 16") with extendable top and bottom straps.

Buy the Hominize Car Back Seat Organizer on Amazon.

3. Neatfreak - Everfresh Auto Seat Organizer with 4 Pockets - $23.99

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This basic car seat back organizer from Neatfreak features four mesh storage pockets and easy access at a glance. In addition, it has a large insulated zip pocket. Powerful adjustable clips and straps help keep the organizer flat and snug against the seat. Plus, the insulated, zippered design can be folded up and used as a cooler bag on the go. The polyester material can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.

Buy a car seat back organizer from Kohls.com.

2. High Road Car Seat Organizer - $16.29

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The Car Seat Back Entertainment Organizer from High Road features a top compartment large enough for a full-sized tissue box and mesh side pockets. The middle compartment is divided for organization and storage, while the deeper bottom compartment can store books or tech. The four-pocket organizer is made from 500D polyester and measures 8x9x14 inches.

Buy High Road Car Seat Back Organizer from Target.

1. Cozy Greens Backseat Car Organizer - $23.97

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Families need to organize travel clutter, and the Cozy Greens Backseat Car Organizer has large compartments and a detachable pocket, making it easy to take and go. The organizer has stretchable bottle holders and can withstand kicks from a child. Designed for use with most vehicles, installation is simple and secure.

Buy the Cozy Greens Backseat Organizer on Amazon.

These products will help keep your vehicle clean and tidy, as well as a safe and comfortable driving environment. Several of the products on this list can also be combined to further organize the vehicle (for example using both the sun visor organizer and the optional seat back). Now go over there and fix the car. If you have any questions about using or installing car organizers in your car, ask your mechanic for help.