We heavily rely on cars to take us on long trips and to get us to and from work. Like every complicated piece of machinery, though, a car can break down. It is best to be prepared with an emergency kit for when this happen.
Why you need a car emergency kit
You may have OnStar or AAA, but you never know when or where your car might break down. You could be required to wait or not have cell phone reception. By having a car emergency kit, you will be prepared for almost anything that may happen, whether in the city or on a rural back road.
Part one of what to include in your emergency kit
The first things you should include in your car emergency kit are mechanical tools. This is the gear you can use to fix the car — or just about anything else mechanical — in a pinch. These tools will include:
* Jumper cables
* At least three quarts of oil
* The right type of antifreeze for your car
* Make sure you have fuses
* A set of screwdrivers or a multiple-bit screwdriver
* A pocketknife, a multi-tool with pliers, and wire-cutters
* Wrenches or adjustable wrench
* At least one roll of duct tape
* Emergency tire inflator, such as Fix-A-Flat, and a pressure gauge
* Heavy-duty tow rope
* Spare tire and jack
Part two of what to put in your emergency kit
You may face other problems that you could run into on the road. There are also other things you should have to keep the people in the car safe. These include but aren’t limited to:
* Get a first aid kit
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* Batteries and a flashlight
* Paper towels, toilet paper, or both
* Get a pen and notepad
* Get granola bars on energy bars
* Make sure you have a gallon of water
* Roadside flares
* Have a large tarp
A well packed car emergency kit, although it seems a lot of gear, takes up relatively little space. It can be stores under a seat or in the trunk. You will be glad you made this emergency kit one day.
