That's a responsible question for someone getting their first car....kudos to you.
For starters you need something to put your "essential" in and a way to secure those items in place. You don't want flashlights and water jugs rolling around your trunk. You can use a milk crate and a bungee cord or invest in a nice rubbermaid box, etc to store the necessary items.
You need the following to make a rock-solid kit:
Standard ratchet set - $15 at Wal-Mart
Road Flares
Pack of misc. fuses
1 gallon distilled water
Flashlight - recommend the kind you shake to charge
Pliers
Standard and Philips screwdriver
Box of granola bars
Tire pressure gauge
Jumper cables
First Aid Kit
Can of fix-a-flat
Necessary items to change a tire (should already be in the car)
Pocket knife
A couple hose clamps (universal)
Duct tape
Fuel can if you have room (no fuel in it obviously, just the can in case you have to take a walk!)
That about covers it, I carry a rubbermaid tub with all these items in every vehicle I own. I replace the granola bars about once every 18 months or so.
I cannot tell you how many times the "kit" has come in handy for myself. It's worth the investment.
mrharris got it about the best you can have.There is one problem though,you also need to know what to do with all of these items in case of what ever happens and how to use them. You could add oil , anti freeze,and fuel hose to splice fuel or cooler lines to the list.
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That's a responsible question for someone getting their first car....kudos to you.
For starters you need something to put your "essential" in and a way to secure those items in place. You don't want flashlights and water jugs rolling around your trunk. You can use a milk crate and a bungee cord or invest in a nice rubbermaid box, etc to store the necessary items.
You need the following to make a rock-solid kit:
Standard ratchet set - $15 at Wal-Mart
Road Flares
Pack of misc. fuses
1 gallon distilled water
Flashlight - recommend the kind you shake to charge
Pliers
Standard and Philips screwdriver
Box of granola bars
Tire pressure gauge
Jumper cables
First Aid Kit
Can of fix-a-flat
Necessary items to change a tire (should already be in the car)
Pocket knife
A couple hose clamps (universal)
Duct tape
Fuel can if you have room (no fuel in it obviously, just the can in case you have to take a walk!)
That about covers it, I carry a rubbermaid tub with all these items in every vehicle I own. I replace the granola bars about once every 18 months or so.
I cannot tell you how many times the "kit" has come in handy for myself. It's worth the investment.
Hope this helps!
First Aid Kit. Maps. Water. Small tool kit. And items to help you change a flat just( if your car didn't come with it already.) AAA is a big help too.
mrharris got it about the best you can have.There is one problem though,you also need to know what to do with all of these items in case of what ever happens and how to use them. You could add oil , anti freeze,and fuel hose to splice fuel or cooler lines to the list.
1st aid kit, flashlight, bat, shovel, body bag, 3 illegal immigrants, spare tire, anything else illegal that you want to conceal.