Whether it’s the middle of a freezing cold winter or a piping hot summer, you’ll need a few things in the trunk of your car in case of disaster in the form of an untimely break-down. So for those “just in case” situations, here is my list of the top ten things you need to stash in your trunk, and keep in your car at all times.
1. Spare tire and jack
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Whether there have been signs that you need a new car or tire or even if your car and tires are brand new, it’s very likely that at some point, you’ll get a flat tire, one that you’ll have to change (gasp!) yourself. So make sure there’s a spare tire and a jack in the trunk, and that the spare is viable. Make sure you know how to take the flat tire off and replace it with the spare, too. It’s a lot easier and safer to check before you get stranded in the middle of the night, in the middle of winter…
2. Jumper cables
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You or someone else may also have a dead battery at one time or another. If you leave your dome light on by accident, or if something goes wonky with your battery or alternator, make sure you have a set of working jumper cables, and that you know how to use them properly.
3. Flashlight with batteries
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If your car breaks down or gets a flat at night, you’ll want a flashlight (torch), one that actually works! Make sure you have a good-sized light and that the batteries work, and, just in case, that you even have spare batteries for it.
great tips! you should always have a flashlight and a blanket or something warm for just in case.
this is not as important but I always keep a pen and a notepad in my car, sometimes it’s quite handy to write down things (i.e. directions). A pair of sunglasses is always there too for those days that you didn’t expect the sun to come out and it does.
Hey Tetz,
A pen and notepad could come in handy. But then again, most of us have cellphones these days and we could always save information on them. Speaking of sunglasses, I should really get in the habit of wearing mine more often. :)
I’ve never heard about keeping a change of clothes in your car :)
Tavia,
Really? I’ve always considered it. Infact I’ve considered keeping two sets of clothes…one party set and one set of pyjamas. You NEVER know when you could need either ;)
These are some very important factors us woman need to consider in a car. Most of us on’t know anything about cars and how they work one’s a car stops. But all these essencialities must be kept in cases of emergency! Most of us woman’s lists are -Lipstics, tixxues, small perfumes, umbrellas, a spare pair of slippers.. and soo the list goes on!! :P