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Best Items For AN Emergency Kit For Your Car

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Rated 1 point - posted 15 years ago by JARM in category Cars.

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1.

Jack

Must have the jack to change the flat

12 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -

2.

Flashlight

A flashlight can be used for several things if your emergency is at night. (Have to be able to see) 1: Look under the hood of you car 2: Let people know you need help 3: Help you see if walking for help. 4: Help motorist see you 5: Help you find the things you need from your trunk. Just to name a few.

10 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -

3.

First Aid Kit

10 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -

4.

Spare Tire

Keep a check on your tire periodically to make sure it has proper air pressure.

8 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -

5.

Automotive Air Compressor

For changing a flat, pumping a low tire in the middle of nowhere.

7 points - added 15 years ago by packardcnn -

6.

Extra Cell Phone Charger (Car Charger)

Always try to keep your phone charged throughout the day.

7 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -

7.

Booster Cables

Often time you may simply need a boost to get you home. Should someone stop to help you they may not have any booster cables.

6 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -

8.

Blanket

If you are traveling or caught in some type disaster area, it could be awhile before someone can get to you.

5 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -

9.

Tools

Tools always come in handy.

4 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -

10.

Water

Keep two gallons of water in your trunk, one for your car and one in case your stuck for awhile.

4 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -

11.

Can Of Fix A Flat

3 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -

12.

Quart of Oil

0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -

13.

Batteries

Batteries typically have a life of 6 hours if caught in a disaster you will need to know where to go always have extra batteries in your trunk.

-2 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -

14.

Flares

You never know when these could be needed especially if you live in a disaster prone area.

-2 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -

15.

Gas Can

-2 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -

16.

Umbrella

It is always a good idea to have an umbrella handy. You need one if it simply rains if caught in an emergency and raining you could have to walk quite a way to find help using the poncho and umbrella together in that case would be very helpful.

-2 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -