Car Seat Gap Filler

Key factors for choosing a great seat gap filler

Size
Seat gap fillers come in different sizes because not all car models and brands share the same design, meaning that gap size won' t be the same. In some cars, you' ll find a sliver of space between the seat and console, while in others the vacant area can be gigantic. Because of this, you' ll need a seat gap filler with an ideal size for your car' s seat gap. If you want to use the filler with multiple vehicles, go for a compressible product, but if you' re only going to use it in one vehicle you can get any size, provided it matches the gap width between the console and front seats.

Stretchability and compressibility
Some seat gap fillers are made from flexible and stretchable material so that you can easily fit them inside the vacant space, and they usually offer a universal fit that can be used in various cars. The extent of compressibility and stretchability will vary from one filler to the next, so if you want freedom when it comes to the gap' s width, go for a product with higher compressibility to quickly change its shape according to space. If you instead want flexibility in length, look for a stretchable filler.

Storage volume
If you' ve chosen a caddy-style seat gap filler, ensure that its internal pockets are large enough to meet all your storage requirements. If you want to keep your phone, ear pods, keys, coins, or other small items nearby, go for a product with less internal depth and a slim structure. If instead, you want more storage space inside your vehicle, look for a seat gap filler with a deeper and/or wider caddy, as this will allow it to easily accommodate wallets, notebooks, cell phones, and more.

Dividers
If you want to keep your belongings organized in the car, it's a good idea to go for a seat gap filler that comes with detachable dividers. This will help you alter each divider pocket's space to accommodate the items you want to store inside, and you' ll have the freedom to use two to four dividers as you please.

Seat belt knot
Some seat gap fillers come with a built-in knot that needs to be slid down the seat belt buckle. This feature ensures there won'it be any hindrance while installing the filler inside the gap between the seat and the console, and such a design will help you move the car seat without having to detach the filler and reinstall it afterward.

Additional components
Not all seat gap fillers come with additional components, but the ones that do can certainly be worth the investment. You can get a slip-free pad to store items without having to worry about their stability, and some seat gap fillers come with a detachable cup holder that can prevent their weight from pulling down the filler. If you don't want to be disturbed by the sounds of your accessories moving and knocking about, go for a product that comes with an additional rubber pad. Sometimes seat gap fillers are equipped with detachable foam pads to give you more leverage, but you'll have to attach them to the base wall to use the entire arrangement to fill more significant gaps.