Car emergency kit for unexpected situations

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We rely heavily on cars getting us to work and on longer trips. Unfortunately, cars often will break down. Be prepared by having an emergency kit when that happens.

Resource for this article: Car Emergency Kit - Preparing for unexpected situations

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 won’t always have cell phone reception or will have to wait. A car emergency kit will prepare you for almost anything to happen to you.

What to include in your car emergency kit -- part 1

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 should include:

  • Jumper cables
  • Oil - at least three quarts
  • Some antifreeze that is right for your car
  • Get some fuses
  • A set of screwdrivers or a multiple-bit screwdriver
  • A multi-tool that has pliers, a pocketknife and wire-cutters
  • Some wrenches or adjustable wrench
  • At least one roll of duct tape
  • Emergency tire inflator and pressure gauge
  • Rope for towing
  • Spare tire and jack

Including in your emergency kit part two

Mechanical problems are not the only type that emerge when you are 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:

  • First aid kit
  • At least one blanket or sleeping bag
  • Flashlight with additional batteries
  • Both toilet paper and toilet paper or just one
  • Pen and a 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. This can be stored simply in your trunk or under your seats. A time will come when you will appreciate the time and effort you took to put the kit together.

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