Summer Car Emergency Kit Checklist

Every car should have a good emergency kit in it.
Here is a list of the things we think you should have on hand:

  • Flashlight (fresh batteries)

  • Road flares

  • Whistle

  • Blankets

  • First Aid Kit

  • Jumper cables

  • Rope

  • Cutting device (box cutter, pocket knife)

  • Duct tape

  • Gloves

  • Gallon of water

  • Basic tool kit (such as screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers)

  • Hand cleaner to get all the dirt/grease off that inevitably gets on you

  • Snack bars that do not go bad

  • Cell phone charger

And don’t forget a  spare set of car keys!

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