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Title: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 10 April 2012, 08:32
 :grin:
i only ask as i just went to the shop and needed 2p.. had a root in there ( found one) but i have the original cassete player bagged up.. a load of AA route finder print offs,some screws  :shocked: coins,trim clips, something sticky  :angry: a lip gloss and a small packet of baby wipes
talk about out of sight out of mind  :rolleyes:
maybe time to fit a lower one too  :grin:

shelagh x
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 10 April 2012, 08:41
Mine has alsorts of crap from documents from work to satnavs. lazerpens. cds. money. screen whipes. rubish. a zippo lighter that needs reflinting. sweets. a bottle of deodrant. and i think theres a jonny in there somewere
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 10 April 2012, 09:00
Not a lot actually, I bloody hate clutter and stuff rattling around in my car. I'm actually thinking about losing one of the gloveboxes in my mk3 ha.
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 10 April 2012, 09:04
ah but the more you cram in the less it rattles around  :grin:
rest of the car is spotless i promise  :grin:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Rhyso on 10 April 2012, 09:04
USB stick for my MP3's
Business cards
Box of fuses
Torch
Phone charger
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: gti gaz on 10 April 2012, 10:09
Cd's
Code reader
Work paper work
Backi, papers, filters
Locking nut
Fuses and bulbs and it all makes no noise  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: justalex81 on 10 April 2012, 10:15
a torch
some rope
a knife
hand cleaning wipes
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: cullygti on 10 April 2012, 10:19
a torch
some rope
a knife
hand cleaning wipes

fook me mate you on a mission  :grin:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: stfc_gti on 10 April 2012, 10:34
a torch
some rope
a knife
hand cleaning wipes


Love to see you get pulled over.
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Jay on 10 April 2012, 10:36
Leather Gloves for winter driving (where can I get a heated steering wheel?)
USB OBDII cable
Radio faceplate case
4 charging cables (3 Micro USB-B type for phones & Bluetooth kit and 1 Mini USB-B for my old satnav and daughters tablet)
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 10 April 2012, 11:09
I have a USB phone charger
Code reader

everything else is on the floor. I mean EVERYTHING! :grin:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: scarr89 on 10 April 2012, 11:26
The most important things in life...EVA!

Immodium. 10mm spanner. Cassette thingy for mp3. twitnav.
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: boneybradley on 10 April 2012, 11:31
a dozen cd's
tissues
mot and insurance

(b.t.w the passat has an air conditioned glove box....great for picnics on the hot day we get!)
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Post by: km on 10 April 2012, 11:33
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41qjANb8iCL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: scarr89 on 10 April 2012, 11:34
a dozen cd's
tissues
mot and insurance

(b.t.w the passat has an air conditioned glove box....great for picnics on the hot day we get!)

Don't go showing off mate, the thread asked for you keep in your glove box not what can it do...People these days  :rolleyes:

PS I really want a air condition box just so I can say I have one  :tongue:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: clipperjay on 10 April 2012, 11:40
Flux Capacitor
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: cullygti on 10 April 2012, 11:47
Flux Capacitor
but is it a neon one  :rolleyes:  :grin:

 in mine sat nav
phone charger leads
pile of cds aint been touched in years
pile of fuses and some other junk that keeps getting put back in even tho its not of any use
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: VW BUSH on 10 April 2012, 12:14
A St Christopher dangly thing
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Lankylad78 on 10 April 2012, 12:23
A Droid.








But it's not the Droid you're looking for.
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: dom on 10 April 2012, 12:57
- CD's
- Phone Charger
- Sat Nav
- Fuses
- Mini First Aid Kit
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Seanl on 10 April 2012, 13:55
- Locking wheel nut key
- Fuses (various)
- lighter
- UK and Plymouth roadmaps
- stereo surround
- couple of bulbs
- little tub of screws/bolts/nuts I've taken out and forgot where they go...............
- Pen
- couple of crap old CDs.
- wind up led torch
- AV cable for ipod/phone
- phone charger

Tools are in the boot in the tool box. Have to have one of them when you run a 21 year old car as a daily!

I used to have the code reader in the glove when I had the mk3.

And in my Saab there was a can holder next to the A/C vent in the glove to keep it nice and cold.  :cool:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: jeynesey on 10 April 2012, 13:58
Box of bulbs/fuses.
CD wallet
Pen
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 10 April 2012, 14:02
have just realised i dont have a locking nut  :undecided: where could i find one?

Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: bobotheclown on 10 April 2012, 14:12
The manual for the car
Pen
Paper
A-z for London. Don't know why since I have a twit nav.
Boiled sweets in case I'm stuck in the snow for days and I can go all ray mears and boil them up for sustenance whilst waiting for rescue.

Yes mine is air conditioned too. Though I close the hole as I don't think the a-z appreciates the lower temperature.

Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Khare on 10 April 2012, 14:37
Torch
Emergency first aid kit
Phone charger
Phone cradle (to use GPS)
Headunit panel
Lighter
Pen
Aux cable
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: scarr89 on 10 April 2012, 15:04
Torch
Emergency first aid kit
Phone charger
Phone cradle (to use GPS)
Headunit panel
Lighter
Pen
Aux cable

A few people have said this...But in my experience they are only good if you have a blister on your heel or a gash big enough to be able to use the 1 massive plaster supplied in them!
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Seanl on 10 April 2012, 15:08
The original first aid kit from 1989 is still in its cellophane wrapper in the arm rest on mine. Its immense and has absolutely everything in it!
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Post by: R32UK on 10 April 2012, 15:21
....i notice the lack of gloves appearing in this list
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Post by: Mr GTD on 10 April 2012, 15:35
Erm...

MF Cloth
Keys
Wallet(only when in car)

That's about it, don't keep cds in there as I tend to only have the one as its converted to MP3 so I have all my songs on the one...
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: justalex81 on 10 April 2012, 15:40
a torch
some rope
a knife
hand cleaning wipes


Love to see you get pulled over.


it's a utility knife. essential piece of kit. i should point out that this is in my caddy van  :grin:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: bigstring on 10 April 2012, 15:42
Locking wheel nut, a spair bulb, service history and a butterfly knife
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Mr GTD on 10 April 2012, 15:43
a torch
some rope
a knife
hand cleaning wipes


Love to see you get pulled over.


it's a utility knife. essential piece of kit. i should point out that this is in my caddy van  :grin:

 :grin:  yeah did have a giggle at that one, I imagined a machete :grin:  :laugh:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: justalex81 on 10 April 2012, 15:54
a torch
some rope
a knife
hand cleaning wipes


Love to see you get pulled over.



it's a utility knife. essential piece of kit. i should point out that this is in my caddy van  :grin:

 :grin:  yeah did have a giggle at that one, I imagined a machete :grin:  :laugh:

i may have engineered it that way  :grin:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Mitching on 10 April 2012, 16:53
Maglite
CDs I've been given from bands/ record labels (my car is better to listen to music in than on my laptop)
De-icer (in case the engine bay develops any squeaks or squeals :lipsrsealed: )
Fuses
Cable ties
Phone charger
The 3rd GGTI.co.uk sticker
A pen
Various flyers from various car shows last year.
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 10 April 2012, 17:45
Can't stand clutter!!!!


Torch
Microfibre Cloth
Car manual / Service history all tucked up in a neat VW binder  :smiley:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Steve_PD on 10 April 2012, 17:48
Cigarettes
TomTom
Lynx
phone charger
sun glasses
torch
cable ties
lighter
and all the left over bolts and screws from when Ive had the car apart :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Mitching on 10 April 2012, 17:55

and all the left over bolts and screws from when Ive had the car apart :lipsrsealed:
I've got mine in the tray under the glove box!  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Screech16v on 10 April 2012, 20:56
I have in my glovebox at the mo
Code reader and code book
shat nav and charger
torch
pen
sunglasses
mc donalds/kfc condiments
sump plug washer that should be outside not in  :rolleyes:
four spare door pins essential?
two abs/airbag light panels
RELAY167
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Gavv8 on 10 April 2012, 21:07
Walther ppk, spare 'clean' passports, clip on black bow-tie......the usual stuff.. :cool:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: i_am_me on 10 April 2012, 21:27
a fire extinguisher and cd`s i havent used in months
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 10 April 2012, 22:08
Walther ppk, spare 'clean' passports, clip on black bow-tie......the usual stuff.. :cool:



 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Bellend on 10 April 2012, 22:17
£10 in change which I top up if I use it, foam in there to stop it rattling.
Locking wheel nut remover.
Wheel brace as I've removed the door pockets for some audio fabrication.

In the boot I keep jump leads, a Halfords tool kit, oil, coolant mix, screen wash and water. All in smaller bottles and under the false floor.
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: tweed on 10 April 2012, 23:20
Old cd's as I use the iPhone for new music. One pair of retro sun glasses and my tax disc.
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Post by: Wooosh on 10 April 2012, 23:47
-Cd's
-Blackberry charger
-Electric tape
-Torch
And a few KFC hand wipes for them sticky moments :smug:
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Post by: navmk4gti on 10 April 2012, 23:56
condoms , tissues , locking wheel nut  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 11 April 2012, 19:33
wheel bolt socket, code reader, mechanic gloves with a cool led torch on them  :cool: phone charger, de icer

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Post by: Gavv8 on 11 April 2012, 20:44
Am i the only one who doesn't have a condom in my glovebox?
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Ant1981 on 11 April 2012, 20:45
Condoms, gloves and anit bacterial hand gel.
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Post by: jockgti on 12 April 2012, 00:46
a hedgehog full of cds,tissues,code reader and phone charger
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: raptorSE on 12 April 2012, 14:32
The glovebox in the Cupra R is filled up with a 6 disk changer think theres about 5 cds in there and an emergency phone charger and thats it  :grin:
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Post by: sychosis on 12 April 2012, 15:36
upper - CD changer
lower - baby wipes, pens, phone charger, gfs sunglasses
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: stealthwolf on 13 April 2012, 07:17
Glovebox - manual, ipod lead (that's connected to HU), allen key for changing tax disc.

Driver's side - torch

Driver's door pocket - two microfibres

Passenger door pocket - california scent
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Post by: Wazzzer on 14 April 2012, 21:36
a 9mm
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Post by: Gavv8 on 15 April 2012, 00:23
a 9mm
Gangsta....
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Post by: mk3.owner on 15 April 2012, 00:31
a 9mm

 :grin:

Glove-box: Few CD's.. Philips Screw Driver and a Flat head.. Phone Charger.. Condom

Driver's Door Card: Packet Of Crisps.. Chewing Gum.. Lighter

Passenger Door Card: AUX Lead.. Torch.. Another packet of crisps
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 15 April 2012, 07:56
Coil pack
Torch
Shades
Code reader
Bulbs
Microfibre (to stop it all rattling around)
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Post by: Wazzzer on 15 April 2012, 08:42
Coil pack

AUM then  :grin:
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Post by: Gavv8 on 15 April 2012, 12:53
Condoms, gloves and anit bacterial hand gel.
:shocked:
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Post by: Milby on 15 April 2012, 19:03
ummm my car Manuel to read when if i get bored waiting for someone  :smiley:
cd's like now 55  :cool:
various chargers
and a cow figurine  :grin: (don't ask)
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: Scott D on 15 April 2012, 19:47
obd scaner
vcds cable
phone charger
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Post by: clipperjay on 15 April 2012, 20:11
Rope
Cutting wire
Gag ball
Hand cuffs
Chloroform
Saw
 :lipsrsealed:
 :laugh:
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Post by: Steve30 on 15 April 2012, 21:00
Painkillers (Pethadine)
antibacterial gel 
sunglass's
My gone dogging mask  :wink:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: stow1985 on 17 April 2012, 22:58
CD wallet, Invoice book and Diary...

I leave the 2p's in the ash tray as I need one every time I get petrol
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 17 April 2012, 23:51
Are you that consistently crap at filling up then?
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Post by: stow1985 on 18 April 2012, 00:04
Are you that consistently crap at filling up then?

Must be, it goes from £19.99 to £20.01 every F-ing time
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Post by: VR6_Wherry on 18 April 2012, 10:34
Rope
Cutting wire
Gag ball
Hand cuffs
Chloroform
Saw
 :lipsrsealed:
 :laugh:


Dude...


What you need the saw for?

 :grin:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 18 April 2012, 11:30
Hacking the limbs off obviously, jeez...
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Post by: archie837 on 18 April 2012, 11:37
Old crisps and Lint.
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Post by: MAW73 on 18 April 2012, 11:44
New Golf R sales brochure and a box of Kleenex  :laugh:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: dasan on 18 April 2012, 13:21
a torch
some rope
a knife
hand cleaning wipes


Made me properly LOL at my desk today.. thanks.
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Post by: vdubman on 18 April 2012, 19:10
my service book,in the hidden part lol,my shades and the satnav,thats it
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 18 April 2012, 19:15
New Golf R sales brochure and a box of Kleenex  :laugh:

o dear o dear


LMAO thats gross  :grin:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: clipperjay on 18 April 2012, 19:46
Rope
Cutting wire
Gag ball
Hand cuffs
Chloroform
Saw
 :lipsrsealed:
 :laugh:


Dude...


What you need the saw for?

 :grin:

Can't get acid barrel in the boot hack saw will do  :laugh:
The spade fits though  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: lemski on 18 April 2012, 21:01
- Locking wheel nut key
- Fuses (various)
- lighter
- UK and Plymouth roadmaps
- stereo surround
- couple of bulbs
- little tub of screws/bolts/nuts I've taken out and forgot where they go...............
- Pen
- couple of crap old CDs.
- wind up led torch
- AV cable for ipod/phone
- phone charger

Tools are in the boot in the tool box. Have to have one of them when you run a 21 year old car as a daily!

I used to have the code reader in the glove when I had the mk3.

And in my Saab there was a can holder next to the A/C vent in the glove to keep it nice and cold.  :cool:

in my golf i onl had tools to change a drive shaft and spair drive shafts.

in my glove box is paper work for car, some bills and business carfs. and probally some rubbish from my misses
Title: Re: what do you keep in your glovebox?
Post by: raptorSE on 19 April 2012, 09:10
Mines full up with a 6 disc changer so mines got 4 cd cases in it and thats it lol
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Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 19 April 2012, 09:32
My spare handbook set, pen, phone charger, touch up paint set, cd case, change for car parks etc :wink: