Tired of groceries spilling out of your car on the way home? Try these smart and easy hacks instead

**Pro tip:** Keep a few of these bags in your car at all times so you’re never caught off guard.

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### 🧲 **4. Install a Cargo Net or Trunk Barrier**

A **cargo net** stretches across the back of your trunk to create a catch-all zone for loose items and bags. Some vehicles come with one already, but they’re also easy to install with hooks or suction cups.

**Trunk too deep?** Add a backseat cargo barrier to keep bags from sliding forward.

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### 🛞 **5. Use Non-Slip Drawer Liners or Yoga Mats**

Line the floor of your trunk with **non-slip material**—like a yoga mat or cut-up drawer liner. This gives your bags better grip and prevents them from sliding every time you brake.

**Cheap and easy:** A \$5 drawer liner roll can be cut to fit any trunk.

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### 🍞 **6. Group Items Strategically at Checkout**

Be intentional about how your groceries are bagged in the first place.

* **Heavy items on the bottom**
* **Fragile items in their own bag**
* **Cold items together** so they can go in the cooler or insulated bag

This makes loading your trunk more efficient—and prevents your bread from ending up under the orange juice.

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### ❄️ **7. Bring an Insulated Cooler Bag or Box**

Not only does a cooler bag keep perishables cold, it also keeps items *contained*. Frozen pizzas, dairy, meats—everything stays snug and spill-free.

**Summer must-have:** Helps protect groceries during hot car rides too.

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### 🧼 **8. Keep a Roll of Grippy Shelf Liner or Bungee Cords Handy**

For extra security, wrap bungee cords around your bins to prevent tipping, or use grippy shelf liner under awkward-shaped items like detergent jugs, soda packs, or glass bottles.

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### ✅ **Wrap-Up: No More Grocery Chaos**

With a little planning and a few simple tools, you can say goodbye to bruised bananas and cracked eggs. These hacks work whether you’re driving an SUV, a compact car, or anything in between.

So next time you’re unloading groceries without having to chase a runaway tomato across the parking lot, give yourself a high five—you’ve officially mastered the grocery haul.

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**Want a printable checklist or car-friendly grocery kit ideas? Just ask!**