Car essentials

Here’s a list of a few basic essentials you should carry in your car to help you get through emergency situations:

spare tyre – make sure your spare is in good condition, the right size and correct air pressure
jack and wheel brace/wheel wrench – it’s a good idea to give these items a test run before at home so you can be sure they work and that you know how to use them
car manual – full of both handy and essential information
roadside assistance card – this will give you easy access to your auto club’s phone number and your membership details
tool kit – you can buy cheap and compact tool kits from auto shops
first aid kit – you can pick up a ready-made kit from any chemist
torch and spare batteries
blanket – to keep warm in emergencies. Also useful to lay on the ground if you have to get down and dirty to change a tyre
mobile phone and car charger – especially at night or on the long open road
a litre or two of water - for drinking, or to cool down an overheated radiator
cleaning cloth – to wipe your windscreen so you can see or clean your hands after you change a tire
map/street directory/GPS – whatever you can get to make sure you always know where you are
jumper leads – to revive a flat battery

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