If you can recognize this mystery item, it’s a sign that you’re either getting old or your car is quite dated. Let’s provide you with a few hints before you make your guess. These small additions were commonly found in almost all cars during the 1950s but disappeared in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Nowadays, there’s a good reason why you don’t see them anymore, but some individuals are still quite upset about their absence. You see, these compartments were designed for a habit that many people still have, and paying to add one to your car can be quite expensive.

Believe it or not, this little space is a built-in ashtray. It’s hard to imagine, considering the current times. Due to various reasons such as pressure from the Surgeon General, the need to make room for electronics like door locks and auto windows, and the desire to keep customers happy, car manufacturers decided to remove the ashtray in the 90s. Chrysler was the last company to include a built-in ashtray in their cars, and they did so in 1996.

If you still smoke, you’ve probably had to purchase a “smoker’s package,” which is essentially an ashtray that slides into your cup holder. It might not be as glamorous as the old flip-up version, but it certainly gets the job done just as well.