Emergencies can happen at any time, that’s why they’re called emergencies. And even if you are in your car you need to be prepared to face anything that may occur on the road.
Your ability to cope with emergencies on the road depend on what you have in the trunk of your car. Having the right car emergency kit in your vehicle can help you deal with the unexpected and stay safe.
In this article we’ll show you 13 items that will save you a lot of trouble if you keep them with you.
Most people don’t think much of this, but it’s actually an important item to keep around. If you’re out and about and need to know something technical about your car, this booklet will have the answers.
It includes tips and instructions on how to change fuses and light bulbs, top-up fluids, maintain correct tire pressure and more.
Always keep a torch in your car with some spare batteries. This can be helpful if your car battery died and you’re alone somewhere at night.
If you’ve broken down on a dark road, a torch can help you signal oncoming motorists to let them know you need assistance.
A first-aid kit is a very important thing to keep close to you. You never know when you’ll need it (hopefully, never).
Additionally, if you have first aid training it would be great so you can use the kit properly. If it’s been a long while since you underwent any first aid instruction, now might be a good time to think about a refresher course. You never know what type of emergency is just around the corner.
If you happened to forget the lights and left them on, then your car’s battery will drain easy, and that’s one of many ways. In the absence of any emergency Roadside Assistance, one solution is to have a working vehicle help get your battery going with a jump-start.
Your previously mentioned car manual has specific guidelines on how to do a jump-start.
The following items are essential to have in a tool kit especially if you are on the road:
· Work gloves
· Vice grips
· Socket, spanner, and shifter set
· Screwdrivers
· Regular and needle-nose pliers
· Spark plugs
· Electrical Tape
· Parachute cord or rope
· Extra fluids (small bottles of oil and coolant)
Ensure your vehicle is equipped with a well-inflated spare tire stored in the trunk, along with a jack and wheel lever for changing a flat tire when necessary.
There’s a wide array of car tire inflators available, ranging from manual hand pumps to powered models. It’s essential to keep a portable tire inflation method in your vehicle.
Carry a simple handheld tire gauge as well, enabling you to regularly check tire pressures. Relying solely on Roadside Assistance to handle a flat tire might not be foolproof.
Car fluids can eastly run out. Actually, they are easy to forget sometimes. So, keep some extra oil and coolant fluid bottles in your trunk for emergencies in case your car ran out.
At Kwik Kar, we’re always ready to take on emergencies and help you on the road. Our shop is available for you and we’re just one phone call away from providing the help you need.
You can call us on: (972) 318-0234 to book your appointment or just visit our shop on 1299 JUSTIN ROAD (F.M.407) LEWISVILLE, TX 75077. Our mechanics and technicians will be more than happy to help.