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What Is Trunk In Car

Published: November 20, 2021
Last updated: February 21, 2024

North Americans call the trunk of your car "the" trunk because until recently, people used to strap their travel chests in the back. And once automakers started designing cars with built-in rear compartments, there were no longer any good reasons for doing so! The name stuck, though.

Purpose of the trunk

The trunk of a car is more than just storage. It should be used for the real purpose and not stored with unused things in it that could damage its upholstery or expose you to dangers while driving around town doing everyday tasks like grocery shopping!

The trunk is an area of the car that can be used to store luggage and other items. It's important for this space, so take some time after each trip to clean it out-you'll feel more comfortable knowing what's in there! Also, keep in mind that it will consume more fuel if your load is heavy in the car.

The cargo affects the dynamics of the car

The presence of load influences to:

  • The breaks. Notice your brake performance, especially on wet roads.
  • Car stability. More load in the car will make it unstable.
  • Your car behavior, especially when you take turns.
  • The angle of illuminations of your car headlights.

Trunk space is valuable. It's important to make sure you are packing everything properly in order for your luggage not to wobble or scatter during the journey, which could be uncomfortable and possibly damage some belongings. The noises coming from an unorganized trunk can also distract drivers when driving quickly around turns- causing them not to focus on what lies ahead! So it's definitely worth taking care of how well things get stored, so there aren't any problems later down the immigration line. Well, don’t forget to keep the important things in your car trunk like a first aid box, water bottle, tool kit, etc.

Founder, Editor-in-Chief Carmelo Pickel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Keep Driving, with almost 20 years of experience working in the industry. Before founding Keep Driving, Carmelo held leadership roles for over a decade on top automotive dealership corporations across North America, handling various leadership roles in Sales, Marketing, and Incentives.
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