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What Emergency Items Should I Keep in My Vehicle’s Roadside Kit?
By Product Expert | Posted in Safety, Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 at 3:39 pm
Top 15 Items to Pack In Your DIY Emergency Roadside Kit
Have you ever worried about running into a roadside emergency while traveling on the road? Are you prepared for a wide range of emergencies? Having an emergency roadside kit in your vehicle can help you stay prepared for anything that comes your way while out on the road. But what emergency items should you keep in your vehicle’s roadside kit? This guide from Battison Honda is here to help. Keep reading to see what the top 15 items you should pack in your DIY emergency roadside kit are.
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15 Essential Items for Your Vehicle’s Roadside Emergency Kit
Carrying a roadside emergency kit in your vehicle can make a major difference when it comes to the outcome of vehicle emergencies. We recommend using a durable backpack or duffle bag to keep your emergency kit supplies in, this way you are able to organize your items and keep like-items together. 15 essential items to pack in your do-it-yourself emergency roadside kit are:
- No-spill gas can
- Jumper cables
- Flat tire inflation canister
- Car jack
- First aid kit
- Bottled water and energy bars
- Screwdrivers
- Pliers
- Adjustable wrench
- Batteries
- Blankets and towels
- Fluids like antifreeze, motor oil, and washer fluid
- Car escape tool
- Ice scraper
- Solar battery charger
There are plenty of other items that are good to keep in your emergency kit, like roadside flares, a tire pressure gauge, vise grips, maps, and more. We recommend fitting these 15 essential items in your kit along with any other items you feel should be packed along in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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Staying prepared out on the road can turn what could have been an emergency into a simple roadside hiccup. Once you’ve stocked up on your roadside emergency kit items swing by Battison Honda to find the perfect vehicle for your next road trip. Contact our team to book a test drive today to help you find the vehicle that is right for you at our Oklahoma City dealership.
