1. Flashlight: A compact LED flashlight is bright and will easily fit in to your glove box! You’ll be happy to have it when you need to change a tire on a dimly lit road. It’s always a good idea to keep some spare batteries close at hand as well.
2. Tire pressure gauge: Keep it in the center console as a little reminder to check your tire pressure each month. Low tire pressure can cause dangerous blowouts, so make sure to stay on top of it.
3. First-aid kit: Minor cuts and bruises happen while you’re on the road (especially if you’re traveling with kids). Keep a first aid kit with the essentials in your car so you can patch it up and keep on going!
4. Owner’s manual: If you purchase a used car and it’s not included, make sure to order a new one. The owner’s manual has all kinds of useful info for maintenance of your car!
5. Tire-changing tools- Always double check to make sure you have ALL of the necessary tools to change a flat. It’s also a good idea to check and make sure your spare tire is properly inflated.
6. Warning triangles: These are a replacement for flares. If you’re broken down on the side of the road place them 10, 100 and 200 feet behind your car to give oncoming traffic plenty of notice that your car is immobile.
7. Multi-tool: Carry a multi-tool that is equipped with a knife, pliers, screwdriver tips and scissors. This can help you make a quick fix in an emergency situation.
8. Jumper cables: There’s nothing worse than turning the ignition key and realizing your battery is dead. If you have a set of jumper cables handy and a friend to help you out you can get your car back on the road in no time.
9. A map or atlas: I know, it sounds old fashioned, but remember GPS’ can lose their signal, or even their battery power. It’s good to have a back-up just in case
10. Gloves: A pair of leather work gloves will make it easy for you to touch things that may be too hot. They will also keep your hands clean if you need to change a tire.
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