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What Should I Have in My Emergency Car Kit?
By Product Expert | Posted in Tips & Tricks on Thursday, October 15th, 2015 at 8:58 pmWinter is fast approaching, so now is the perfect time to put together an emergency car care kit if you don’t already have one. Even if you do have one, you can always make sure it isn’t missing any items that might be crucial if your car breaks down. Here in the Chicago area, we know how the winter can be and it’s always good to be prepared if something ever goes wrong when you’re on the road. Even in the summer there are always items that are important to keep on hand. So you may be wondering “what should I have in my emergency car kit?” We can help with that.
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We’ve put together a pretty extensive list of items that you may need at a moment’s notice when you’re driving to your destination. This of course is not a complete list as you may have different needs based on your location and driving habits. You should put together an emergency kit for your car if you don’t already have one. These items are actually fairly easy to keep stowed away in your car. You can keep smaller items in a cardboard box or plastic container, which can be stored in the trunk. Anything you may need on hand while you’re inside the car can be kept in a storage area inside the cabin, like the glove compartment. Check out the list below for items you should keep in your car in case of emergency. For more great tips like this, you can continue reading the Glendale Nissan blog.
Emergency Car Kit Checklist
Car Care Items
- Jumper cables
- Rags and/or paper towel
- Funnel
- Duct tape
- Tow Rope
- Spare Tire
- Tire inflator or air compressor
- Tire sealer
- Extra anti-freeze, brake fluid, and oil
Seasonal and Weather Items
- Gloves
- Rain Poncho
- Warm blanket
- Snow shovel
- Ice scraper
- Cat litter, cardboard, or a section of carpet (for extra traction when a car is stuck in the snow)
Tools
- Tire changing tools
- Phillips screwdriver
- Flathead screwdriver
- Pliers
- Adjustable Wrench
- Pocketknife
Safety Items
- Fire extinguisher
- Reflecting warning triangles
- Roadside flares
- Roadside emergency contact info
- Window breaker and seat belt cutter
Survival and Convenience Items
- Extra charged cell phone and/or phone charger
- First aid kit
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Drinking water
- Nonperishable snacks
- Matches or fire starter
- A map
- Spare money