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20 Essential Items To Carry In Your Car At All Times

20 Essential Items To Carry In Your Car At All Times

With back-to-school season upon us, it is more important now than ever to keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. The roads will be busy in the following months, and you need to be prepared for any situation that may arise unexpectedly. Whether you hit traffic, your car is broken down, or your child is not feeling well, come stocked with the right items. Here is a full list of essential emergency items to store in your vehicle: Flashlight  Batteries For Flashlight Reflective Triangle Road Flares Heavy-Duty Jumper Cables Jump Starter - Portable Power Bank Duct Tape Tire Pressure Gauge Air Compressor Bungee Cords or Rope Multi-tool Spare Tire Lugged Wrench and Jack Heavy-Duty Gloves Rain Ponchos Cable Ties First Aid Kit to include OTC medicine, ointment, bandages, gauze, etc.  Blanket Non-Perishable Snacks Water Bottles Furthermore, we want to give an honorable mention to extra bottles of vehicle fluids. If you don’t regularly check under the ho ... read more