Certain things should always be there in your car whether you are buying a new car or already have one. These things are helpful no matter if you drive on long routes or travel within the city. Your car might break down, or a tire gets flat. Maybe its night time and there is no mechanic available closer by. Also, the feeling when your tire bursts in the middle of a highway and you know that you do not have the tools to change it with the spare one in your car boot, or at night there is no light to help you see.
So, for any emergency situations, the following is the list of things that must be present inside your car or your boot.
Car Manual
It is a small book that states everything about the car. For example, specifics about the engine, how to change a tire, or how to get back on the road if something goes wrong with the car, etc.
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Flash light
A small flashlight with a set of extra cells for night time traveling. It can be very useful if sometime while driving during the night you get a flat tire and have to change it.
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Water bottles
A few water bottles, not only clean bottled water for drinking but also some refills in old bottles to wash your hands or to put in the carburetor.
Duct Tape
A light or mirror might break and for time being can be taped. Also, it can be used on wires as well.
Note pad and pen
You might need to write something like a number. Also, since a car needs regular service, you can write the date of the last service, engine oil change, and the kilometers, etc., so a small pen and notebook are very important.
First Aid Kit
It is one of the most important things. It should have an adhesive bandage, gauze pads, safety pins, adhesive tape, an antibiotic ointment, and some antiseptic cream/solution.
Phone charger/cable
Sometimes the battery gets drained when you need it the most. Having a charger in the car will help you charge the phone and keep in touch.
A Towel/Duster
To clean any object, even the windows when they get frosty.
Jump/Booster Cable
Something really important to start your car if at any point your battery is dead.
Maps
Though we use the GPS navigation or the maps on our phones these days but sometimes a map can be really of use especially in places where we do not get internet signals.
Spare Tire
In case of a flat tire only this can come handy.
Tool Kit
You cannot do anything by yourself if you do not have this. This complete kit is your actual savior. It must have screwdrivers, pliers, an adjustable wrench, pocket knife, sockets, and ratchets.
Jack and Car Chocks
If you might have to change a flat tire, these things are a must. With the help of jack, you can raise the car and the chocks help to keep the car in place.
Paper Towels or Tissues
They are important to wipe your hands or any spills.
Umbrella
If it rains, an umbrella is your only savior unless you plan on staying inside the car.
Hand sanitizer
This is as important as drinking water. It will not only clean your hands but get rid of any germs as well. Especially in times like these, as the whole world is facing a pandemic we must act responsibly.
A Set of Clothes
An extra set of clothes is important as well. Our clothes can get dirty at any time in case of a tire change and it will be a hassle to go back home for a change of clothes.
Tire pressure gauge
To make sure that the spare tire that we are about to replace is inflated enough to drive.
The above is just a guideline. It seems to be very detailed; your personal list will depend on your needs. However, make sure the items that are of the utmost importance are included. You can buy a big toolbox to put these things in, to keep your car trunk in order or a bag can do the job as well. You can easily find cars for sale in Dubai having these accessories on carswitch.com.
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