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The Probable Cause Exception. Police may search a vehicle if there is probable cause to believe that the car contains evidence of criminal activity. For example, if a car interior smells like marijuana, the police can search the vehicle. Under this exception, the police can search the car trunk or containers where contraband could be found.
The answer depends on the facts and circumstances of the stop and what the police encounter when they approach your car. Generally, in order for the police to search your car they need probable cause to believe a crime is bring committed or consent to allow the search.