By: Klon Perez Updated 03 May 2022, 11: 11 am EDT
It is likely that you are one of those drivers who is always attentive to the revisions of your car, that you do your service when it corresponds and that you also personally take care of keeping it constantly checked. But you have to know that even the newest car, fresh from a dealership, is liable to leave you in the middle of the road.
That is why it is good that beyond the conditions that your car appears to have, you have at hand a series of implements that will of your life something easier in the face of any unforeseen event.
In this note we will not talk about sophisticated tools that require a long training to be able to use them. Instead, these are recommendations that you can carry in your trunk and that constitute a safety net. Also remember that even if some of them are difficult to handle, there will always be a companion, an emerging mechanic, or someone who stops to help you who can also take advantage of it.
Portable mobile battery
At a time when practically everything can be solved through a message or a phone call, having a portable mobile charger can be an excellent solution to any problem.
Flashlight
Carrying a flashlight in your trunk can get you out of a lot of trouble if your car gets stranded in the middle of the night. There are even LED models that can light the way in case you need to go somewhere for help.
Various liquids
Especially if what you are going to do is a long trip, you should carry as many liquids as your car needs. Oils, coolant and water. Although it is unlikely that you should use them, it never hurts to take them with you.
Battery clamps
A set of clamps can help you to revive your car battery that has been discharged. Carrying it will also allow you, as long as you wish, to help other drivers who encounter this problem on the road. Using them is a fairly simple operation.
First aid kit
A good first aid kit may fall short in serious accidents, but it can clearly solve a lot in minor incidents. They do not take up much space, they are not expensive and it is so necessary that some brands already place it as standard in cars.
Fire extinguisher
Strictly necessary inside a car. While we never want to expect the worst, it’s better to have it and not need it than to find yourself needing to use it and not have it. There are models so small that they can be easily housed under the seats without being noticed. Like other tools, they can also be used to help other people on the road.
Tool set
Although it seems quite obvious, you should always carry trunk tools to help you change a flat tire or deal with any kind of minor breakdown.
As you can see, they are quite useful simple elements that do not take up much space and are quite cheap.
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