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Originally Posted by vwnate1
I keep large plastic trash bags in the trunk, they make dandy 'creepers' and are easy to slide in and out on plus easy to fold up so the dirty part stays in the middle instead of wiping all over things in the trunk....  . |
I have a creeper but stopped using it since I found flat cardboard much nicer, especially with a glossy label so you can slide in easier. Save those large-screen TV boxes. A creeper puts you up higher and you roll around when trying to apply torque with a wrench. If doing much work, best to first hose everything clean ("L.A. Awesome" works well and is cheap). Otherwise, gunk falls down and you roll in it. A plastic bag is easy to carry for roadside work and also hand cleaner with paper towels. I carry a few emergency supplies, parts, and tools in all my vehicles and have only needed a tow twice in 45 years of driving. Most drivers today can't even change a tire.