Basic Tools
The first element of any good automotive emergency kit is a solid spare tire in good condition, and the tools needed (as well as the knowledge) in order to change it. A jack, a spanner, and emergency flares to warn oncoming traffic will get you back on the road in no time without the need to call an expensive tow truck. But, in case you need further assistance, a membership and a handy phone call to AAA is a good decision to make for any budget conscious driver. If the spare somehow isn’t an option, it’s also a good idea to have a quick patch kit handy, and these can be picked at any reliable automotive department in any shop.Be Able to Communicate
You might well have a great cell phone, but if it doesn’t have any power, it makes a great paperweight. If you car quits on you because of a dead battery, you will not be able to charge it- so having a solar back up or a reserve battery fully charged can set things right. If you expect to be way out of the way of cell towers, having a flare and a signal mirror might not be a bad idea. Think survival, instead of simply flagging someone down.Keep Warm
If it’s winter, a car can lose its heat nearly instantly as soon as the engine stops running. In the trunk, keep a couple of blankets to wrap yourself up in, as well as warmer coats and a few pairs of dry socks. If you get out checking the car and step in a slush puddle, you will regret not having warm socks to put on when you get back inside.In all cases, keep calm and rely on your preparation. If you keep a level head, you will be discovered eventually and back on the road before you know it.
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