IN THE BAG: Professional organisation expert shares ingenious car packing hacks so you can travel like a pro this summer

Summer’s well and truly here, and for many, there is now only one thing on their mind: holidays!

Recent research has indicated that Brits will continue to ‘staycation’[1] in the UK well into 2022 and beyond. Many are choosing to turn down overseas holidays in favour of local trips and retreats, such as camping on the beach or a family city break. This all means that the daunting chore of packing up the car is set to be endured by an increasing number of motorists this summer.

To lend a helping hand, CarStore, one of the UK’s leading used vehicle retailers, has teamed up with renowned organisation expert Nicola Lewis (@thisgirlcanorganise), to create a series of Instagram reels revealing her top tips for those travelling to near and far destinations in their cars over the summer months.

Nicola’s handy hacks and hints for savvy spacesaving packing include:

• Add a floating boot organiser to store essentials like waterproofs, first aid items, sick bags, tissues, tyre pump and electrical devices
• Pack a couple of collapsible and stackable containers and organise them into category order (toys, holidays essentials, food for the store cupboard)
• Place your clothes in vacuum bags and pack them into holdall bags. This will give you a lot more room inside your boot to pack more things. If you’re still struggling for space, consider using another vacuum bag and storing this underneath the front passenger car seat!
• Did you know there’s two handy hooks inside your car boot, perfect for holding any extra bags

CarStore is one of the UK’s leading used car dealerships, and can help you find the perfect used car for you, your family, and your needs – whether that’s a hardy-SUV with enough boot space for the school run, family holidays, dog walks and golf clubs, or a nippy run-around with just enough room for a passenger and a picnic.

You needn’t compromise on the things that matter most when researching or shopping for a new used car, as CarStore’s trained Personal Advisors offer impartial advice that truly understands consumer wants and needs. All vehicles on sale through CarStore go through an Approved 123-point inspection, comprehensive background checks and road-test by expert technicians.