7. Employ Magnetic Dashboard Trays and Strips 🧲

Modern dashboards often have limited flat surfaces, and adhesive organizers can leave residue. Magnetic solutions offer a versatile, non-damaging way to secure metal items within easy reach.

1. Secure Your Smartphone or Toll Transponder

Attach a small metal plate to the back of your phone or toll pass and use a magnetic dashboard mount or strip. This provides a safe, hands-free viewing position for navigation and keeps the transponder clearly visible for toll booths, eliminating the need for bulky suction cups or clips.

2. Organize Small Metal Items

Use a magnetic strip (often used in workshops) attached discreetly inside the glove box or on the side of the center console. This can hold bobby pins, paperclips, small tools like hex keys, or even a magnetic clip for holding notes. It keeps these tiny, easily lost items neatly in one place.

3. Create a Temporary Holding Zone

A magnetic tray on the dashboard is perfect for temporarily holding items like parking tickets, key fobs, or sunglasses when you quickly get in and out of the car. It prevents them from falling into the seat gap or getting forgotten on the passenger seat.