1. Jumper Cables – This is critical, everyone has had a battery die on them or wish they had a pair to assist a motorist in need. They are relatively cheap and last for a long time unless a friend “borrows” them...
2. First Aid Kit – It is impossible to tell when you will need a Band-Aid, gauze, or anything medical related. The average American spends 101 minutes driving per day, that’s a lot of time in the car! It is best to be prepared for all things.
3. Portable Battery Charger/ Tire Inflator – I have listed these two items together because they are usually in a 2-in-1 machine. I listed jumper cables first, BUT what if no car is around? Those cables have just become useless! Remember redundancy is a good thing when trying to get out a bad situation. Tire inflator, ok so we have a tire blowout and are forced to use that doughnut tire in the trunk we haven’t used in years. There is a STRONG chance that it will be low in air. The tires already have limited range (around 50-75 miles) so why shorten that with under-inflated tired?
4. Gun – Ok, I won’t go into this one much simply stated: “It’s better to have and not need than to need and not have.”
5. Small repair kit – Hoses will come loose, wires will get frayed, it’s best to be prepared. It is ALWAYS recommended to keep a screwdriver/socket set in your trunk because you just never know. Black electrical tape also can be a God send when a quick repair is needed to get you home!
These are just a few of the items that I recommend keeping in your car, if you have more drop a line in the comment and let me know what you keep in the car!