Category: News50 Most Important Items To Be Kept In Your Car
A car is a person’s second home. After home and office, we spend most of our time in the car and it should be totally maintained and filled with all the necessary items and products to keep us safe and secure. Either, you drive your vehicle once a week or daily. It should contain all the important products for your safety and your family’s safety.
All the car documents Insurance/driver’s licenses, are really important and must be kept in your purse/dashboard of your car as cops can stop you anytime and ask for the documents for your identity.
First Aid Kit
The car is your second home; a basic first aid kit is a must-have item to be kept in the car for any minor or major type of emergency.
Duct Tape
Duct Tape can do wonders. Silencer break up? Side glass break up? Any sort of leakage in fluids from any pipe? Fix it with duct tape or any kind of emergency repair can be fixed with this useful product.
Spare Wheel
Extra Wheel A bad time never warns ahead of time. Your tyre can be punctured and destroyed by a single nail fragment. Maintain a spare wheel in your trunk at all times. Before embarking on a lengthy road journey, or at least once a month, make sure the spare wheel’s air pressure is correct.
Multi-Tool Kit
A kit containing all the necessary tools needed to open/close any nuts or bolts. Cut any wire, etc.
Tire Pressure Gauge
Air expands in summer and contacts in winter or day and night. It creates a change in air pressure. Low or high pressure in tyres can cause serious damage to your vehicle. Always carry a pressure gauge to check and maintain the tyre pressure.
Dash Cam
If you are a confident driver, a dash cam can prove that you are not guilty and also it’s easy to claim from insurance companies with video proof.
Tire Inflator
The tyre inflator operates using a 12V DC power source, typically from a car’s cigarette lighter socket. This makes it convenient to use on the go, whether you’re at home, on the road, or camping.
Flashlight with Extra Batteries
The NEBO Slyde King Flashlight is a versatile and powerful lighting tool designed for everyday carry, camping, and work environments. The Slyde King features a rechargeable LED flashlight, eliminating the need for disposable batteries and allowing for convenient recharging via USB. This makes it an eco-friendly and cost-effective lighting solution.
Flares / Reflective Triangles
The Orion Safety Products 461 Reflective Roadside Triangle is an essential safety device designed to alert other drivers of a stopped vehicle or hazard on the road. Each roadside triangle is equipped with reflective material that enhances visibility, especially in low-light conditions or at night. The reflective surface reflects light from headlights, making it easier for approaching drivers to spot the triangle from a distance.
Emergency Money
Just hide at least 100 bucks at any corner of the car which you can use when there are no ATMs available or God forbid if you get robbed.
Microfiber Cloth for cleaning windows
The Chemical Guys MIC_506_03 Professional Grade Premium Microfiber Towels are high-quality cleaning towels designed for various applications, including car washing, home cleaning, and pet drying.
Schumacher SC1300 Fully Automatic Direct-Mount Under-the-Hood Battery Charger
The Schumacher SC1300 Fully Automatic Direct-Mount Under-the-Hood Battery Charger/Maintainer is a versatile battery maintenance device designed to keep your vehicle’s battery charged and in optimal condition. The SC1300 is fully automatic, meaning it can detect the state of your vehicle’s battery and adjust its charging rate accordingly. This ensures safe and efficient charging without the risk of overcharging or damaging the battery.
Emergency numbers
A cell phone can get off at any time or God forbid you can get caught in an accident. Write down all the emergency contact numbers on a piece of paper and keep them safe at any visible place of your car and in your wallet.
Tow strap
The RHINO USA Recovery Tow Strap is a heavy-duty towing rope designed for off-road recovery and towing applications. The tow strap has been lab-tested to have a break strength of 31,518 pounds, making it capable of handling heavy-duty towing tasks. This high break strength ensures reliability and durability in demanding off-road conditions.
Important medications
Some medicines don’t come in the first aid kit. Like vomit, diarrhoea, anti-allergy or medicines for minor headaches.
WD-40
The WD-40 Original Formula is a versatile multi-use product designed to lubricate, penetrate, protect, clean, and displace moisture. WD-40’s original formula is known for its versatility and effectiveness in a wide range of applications. It can be used to lubricate moving parts, loosen rusted or stuck components, protect metal surfaces from corrosion, clean grease and grime, and displace moisture from electrical systems.
Clore Automotive Jump-N-Carry JNC770R 1700 Peak Amp Premium 12 Volt Jump Starter
The Clore Automotive Jump-N-Carry JNC770R is a premium 12-volt jump starter designed to provide reliable starting power for vehicles with dead or weak batteries. The JNC770R boasts a peak amp rating of 1700 amps, making it powerful enough to jump-start a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, SUVs, boats, and more. This high power output ensures that even larger engines can be started with ease.
Plastic Mats
The Motor Trend FlexTough Floor Mats are designed to protect your vehicle’s interior from dirt, debris, spills, and other elements while providing a custom fit and stylish appearance. The deep dish design of these floor mats helps contain spills, mud, snow, and other debris, keeping your vehicle’s carpet clean and protected. The raised edges provide added protection against spills and prevent them from seeping onto the floor.
The Motor Trend FlexCover
The Motor Trend FlexCover Waterproof Car Cover is designed to protect your vehicle from the elements, including rain, wind, snow, and sun damage. The FlexCover car cover is constructed with waterproof materials to shield your vehicle from rain and moisture. This helps prevent water from seeping through the cover and reaching your vehicle’s exterior.
For Extra Cautious People
Prepaid charged cellphone
Again a cheap, prepaid and charged cell phone kept somewhere hidden in a car for any kind of emergency or tracking of car. You can easily find cellphones whose battery lasts for more than 7 days.
Extra fuel
Keep some extra fuel, 1 gallon maybe to reach the nearest gas station.
Window breaker & seat belt cutter
The Amazon Basics Emergency Seat Belt Cutter and Window Hammer Tool is a safety device designed to help occupants escape from a vehicle in emergencies. This tool combines two essential functions for emergencies. The seat belt cutter is designed to slice through seat belts quickly and easily, allowing occupants to free themselves from their restraints in the event of an accident or emergency.
Fire Extinguisher
The FIRST ALERT AUTO5 Car Fire Extinguisher (FESA5) is a compact and reliable fire extinguisher designed specifically for use in vehicles. The FESA5 car fire extinguisher is UL-rated 5-B: C, indicating its effectiveness in suppressing fires involving flammable liquids and electrical equipment commonly found in vehicles. This rating ensures that the extinguisher meets rigorous safety standards and is suitable for use in automotive environments.
Maps
Yes, I am talking about those offline paper maps in case of mobile battery goes down or any mishap happens.
Weather Radio
The Cobra 29LX AM Professional CB Radio is a versatile communication device designed for professional truck drivers, off-road enthusiasts, and anyone who needs reliable communication on the road. The Cobra 29LX operates on the AM Citizens Band (CB) radio frequencies, allowing users to communicate with other CB radio users over short distances. CB radios are commonly used by truckers, off-roaders, and emergency responders for communication on the road.
Portwest S438 Men’s Lightweight Waterproof Classic Raincoat
The Portwest S438 Men’s Lightweight Waterproof Classic Raincoat is a long rain jacket designed to protect from the elements while offering comfort and durability. The raincoat is made from waterproof fabric that repels water and keeps you dry in wet weather conditions. It is designed to withstand heavy rain and provide reliable protection against moisture.
Nilight 6 Gang Rocker Switch Box
The Nilight 6 Gang Rocker Switch Box is a convenient and versatile switch panel designed for use in automotive, marine, and recreational vehicle applications. The switch panel features six individual toggle switches, allowing you to control multiple electronic accessories or devices from a single centralized location. This makes it ideal for managing various functions such as lighting, winches, audio systems, and more.
Reflective vest
Stuck on a highway with nowhere near you. Wear the reflective vest to let the passers know about you and you might get any help from someone. Otherwise, no one can see you.
Extra clothes
An extra pair of trousers, a shirt, a pair of socks and some underwear maybe. Just be prepared for any type of situation. What if the sauce comes out of Big Mac and falls on your clothes or a coffee spill while you’re on your way to the office and already late?
Mini Stun Gun Flashlight Pepper Spray
The Mini STUN GUN Flashlight PEPPER SPRAY Combo Set SMACK 16,000,000 Streetwise Pink is a self-defence kit designed to provide personal protection in various situations. The stun gun included in this set features a high voltage output of 16,000,000 volts, providing powerful electric shocks to incapacitate attackers temporarily. It is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry in a pocket or purse for quick access in emergencies.
The BACtrack S80 Breathalyzer
The BACtrack S80 Breathalyzer is a professional-grade portable breath alcohol tester designed to provide accurate blood alcohol content (BAC) measurements for personal and professional use. The BACtrack S80 utilizes advanced semiconductor sensor technology to deliver highly accurate BAC measurements. It is designed to meet the standards set by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), making it suitable for professional use in law enforcement and workplace testing scenarios.
A spare bottle of coolant
The heat meter could go up at any time. Keep an extra bottle of coolant with you so you don’t have to run to find one if the car breaks up.
For A Healthy And Comfortable Trip
Towels
to keep you dry from sweat/rain/ or clean any spills.
Car Perfume
to keep a pleasant atmosphere inside your car.
Sunglasses
to protect your eyes from the UV rays of sunlight.
Hand Sanitiser
to clean your hands before eating anything.
Stationary / Pen / Pencil / Notebook
Maybe marking on maps, noting down any number/address, writing a note or anything.
Blankets
Car broke down? No way of getting back to the destination before sunrise. Use a survival blanket and sleep.
For Snow / Desert
Ice Scraper
Remove any ice/snow from the windows during winter.
Shovel
If your car has ever been stuck in sand or snow, you should definitely know the importance of shovelling to remove sand/snow from the side of the tyres.
A Bag of Sand
A bag Of Sand or Kitty Litter is to be kept in the trunk and used for an emergency to provide traction for your car’s tyres.
