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The 5 Things Everybody Should Have In Their Car

Emergencies can happen at any time. There’s no telling what could happen when you’re out on the road. But you can at least prepare yourself for almost any possible situation. Here are some suggestions for items to always keep in your car for just-in-case moments. These will save you lots of time and headaches whenever such moments happen.

1. First Aid Kit

You can’t control how others drive. You can’t control how bad an accident will be. The best thing you can do is follow all the safety rules of the road: wear your seatbelt, focus on the road, no eating or texting, etc.

When an accident does occur, injuries could happen. While you’re waiting for emergency services to arrive, you should have a first aid kit. It doesn’t need to be big, but it does at least need to have the following items:

● Bandages for small cuts

● Gauze pads for wounds

● Adhesive tape

● Cotton balls and swabs

● Aloe vera in case of burns

● Ointment

● Tweezers to remove small debris from the skin

● Sanitizer

● Pain relief medicine

● Saline solution to clean wounds

If you have a child, kid-sized versions of these items would also be useful.

2. Seat Belt Cutter and Window Breaker

Part of a vehicle’s safety test rating is its endurance when rolling over. According to Timothy J. Ryan & Associates, some of the most common causes of rollovers are excessive speed, impaired driving due to drugs or alcohol, vehicle defects, and tire problems. When you’re stuck in a vehicle that has rolled over, exiting it is difficult. Simply opening the door might be difficult, or the seat belt may be stuck. If you see smoke or smell gas, you need to exit immediately.

You can do that with the help of a seat belt cutter/window breaker. This auto escape tool is a 2-in-1: a seat belt cutter that has a window hammer built into it. An item like this should be kept securely near the driver’s seat.

For a cheap option, take a look at Amazon Basics’ Emergency Seat Belt Cutter and Window Hammer Tool.

3. Flashlight

A bright, high-quality flashlight is always necessary to have in your car. Not only will it help you see, but it will also help others see you, if needed.

If something breaks down in the engine or you’re underneath the car checking something, a flashlight will help you see what you’re trying to look at. It’s perfect for when it’s dark outside; you don’t want to mistakenly connect the wrong wires or drop a screw and lose it.

Should you get into an accident, a flashlight can also serve as an alternative to a flare so that other drivers can see you from a safe distance away and, hopefully, come to help.

Occasionally, flashlights can also be useful in other emergencies. For example, if someone tries to jack your car, you can use a flashlight as a self-defence weapon. Or, if you need a small source of power, some flashlights have a power bank you can use to charge a dead phone.

Invest in a flashlight that’s waterproof and rechargeable. That way, it can last longer in various weather conditions.

4. Toolkit

A mechanic toolset has the tools you need to do minor maintenance on your car. It’s great for replacing headlight caps or temporarily fixing other issues after an accident. Should your car break down, a toolkit may save you from having to get towed to a mechanic.

Toolkits come in many shapes and sizes. No two kits are the same, but look for ones that include wrenches, screwdrivers, nuts and bolts, pliers, and a hammer.

5. Tire Sealant

You typically don’t know when you’ve run over a sharp object on the road until you feel the tire deflating. A temporary solution is to keep tire sealant in the car. The material inside the can will fill the hole in the tire and inflate the tire enough to make the car driveable again.

That being said, you shouldn’t rely on this to fix your tire completely. It’s for temporary use only. Those who don’t have a full-sized spare tire can use sealant. However, the tire will need to be replaced ASAP. If the sealant is left in the tire, it can clog it, resulting in more costly repairs later. Additionally, frigid conditions, tire sealant can freeze and mess up your wheel balance. If you don’t have a spare tire but still need to manage a flat, tire sealant will cover your ride to the nearest auto shop. Just don’t wait too long to replace the tire.

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• This discussion was modified 1 year, 11 months ago by  editor07.

[Scott Hale]

Missed one: wrench to disconnect the 12v battery to “reboot” the vehicle.

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[Jason Portwood]

There’s a video already on YouTube about the common 12v battery creating a system shutdown of the VF8. They had to go through a whole reboot with Vinfast customer service to fix it. I hope They can software patch the phantom drain on the 12v battery.

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[Jason Portwood]

Will these be included with a new vehicle purchase?

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[Scott Hale]

I’m thinking they need a quick release on the 12v battery so one doesn’t need a wrench…..

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[Jason Portwood]

VF batteries may become the next Cat Converter theft if you were able to quick release them.

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