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We never know when we are going to breakdown and a few simple tools in the car will often mean we can get the car going again. You certainly don't want to be carrying a full set of tools so we have thrown out all the non essential and come up with a list of the most useful tools and repair items to carry in your car. Bottle of engine oil - 1 liter of oil can be enough to top up if you get dangerously low and the oil warning light goes on. Running out of oil WILL cause the engine to seize up. You can also use the engine oil to help lubricate seized nuts and screws and can make the difference between undoing something and fixing it or being stuck at the side of the road.

Screwdrivers - A Phillips cross head and flat screwdriver that will fit most of the screws in the car. When choosing a screwdriver make sure it is good quality - the last thing you want is for the screwdrivers end to burr off the screw or worse just break on you.

A Swiss Army knife - is also a helpful addition to a tool kit especially if it has a saw and few good sharp blades.

Socket set - Each car probably only has 2 or 3 main bolt sizes so make sure that you have the correct sizes with you, carrying smaller and larger socket sizes is just a waste of space and adds to the cars weight.

Metallic tape - This is great for fixing exhausts and a double wrap over a hole can enable you to limp home without filling the car with dangerous exhaust fumes. Metallic tape is also good for sealing leaking water hoses and air hoses - again use a double wrap around the area. Gaffer, or elephant tape are also good to carry with you at all times but will not stand up to much heat especially if applied to the exhaust making metallic tape the object of choice. The strengths of gaffer tape lie in its ability to bond to wet surfaces making it ideal for fixing water related leaks.

A good sturdy piece of rope which can double up as a tow rope when doubled up or can replace a broken alternator belt.

Rubber bands - These are great for bogging all manner of repairs and can be used to give grip on components which may be covered with oil.

Small torch - Yes you nearly always break down at night and often in the rain. A small torch will enable you to see better and can highlight leaks of water, oil and exhaust gases easily.

Clear Plastic sheet - This can repair a broken window with the use of the tape you carry and can provide a dry surface to work on if the ground is wet.

Length of household electrical wire - You can use this to repair a broken alternator belt, or tie on a loose component or body panel. Also if you have electrical problems you can sometimes use the wire to carry the voltage needed to or from the battery. IF replacing a HT lead with household wire please use all 3 wires to help cope with the high voltages. A single wire would quickly burn out and become a fire hazard. Run the engine and just touch the wire lightly to see if it is getting warm - if it is exercise extreme caution as an engine fire is the last thing you need.

A set of good quality (long) jump leads - Sometimes the battery is just about to give up on you and a jump start will get things moving. Getting another motorist to jump you is fairly easy when you have the leads, hold them up and wait for someone to take pity on you.

A Jack and wheel brace - Most cars have these and if you get a flat tire which is probably one of the most common causes of roadside problems you will be thankful that you have these along. The jack can also be used if you need to push out a dented panel following a minor accident or you can use it to pull or push something that is stiff. For example I had to bodge a clutch cable repair where the plastic retainer had broken and I needed to use the jack to force the clutch pedal up as it was too stiff to do this by hand.

A pair of latex or rubber gloves - Kitchen gloves is ok for this as are disposable plastic gloves. You just want to keep the much off your hands as there is rarely a place to clean up afterwards and messy hands will get all over the cars interior and muck up your clothes.

A mobile phone - if all else fails ring for help!



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1.Light: It’s important to always keep a flashlight in your emergency car kit. It comes in handy for all types of circumstances. Be sure to keep charged batteries in the flashlight so you aren’t left in the dark. The Innovative LED Lights have a much higher battery life than conventional flashlights and are essential for emergency car kits.

2.First Aid Items: If injury occurs, every second counts because help may be hours or days away. A first aid kit allows you to assist with injuries until help arrives. Keep items such as pain relievers, sterile pads, alcohol prep pads, bandages, soap, gauze pads, and micropore tape.

3.Tools: Consider tools such as a multi-purpose knife or a collapsible shovel for your car. A shovel may come in handy if you are to get stuck in the snow or mud. A multi-purpose knife provides many different tools for you to work with in a time of need. A Samurai survival tool provides an axe, hammer, and pry tool all-in-one.

4.Other Accessories: Road flares may also be useful in your auto emergency kit, but they should only be used for a warning signal, and should NEVER be used for light. Once a road flare has been lit, make sure you set it on a non-flammable surface.

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