As sophisticated as Google Maps might be nowadays, you still cannot know what is around every corner. Disasters do happen and, as ever, it pays to be prepared. You can never make problems convenient but you can lessen the disruption they cause.
This list contains a few relatively cheap items that are worth keeping in your car at all times. It is not exhaustive and some things you probably already carry, like a spare tire, are not included. They are things that can help in those “just in case” situations, or which can make journeys a little more pleasant for you and your passengers. Without further ado, here are the useful items you should keep in your car.
1. Phone chargers
We live in a technological age, and electronic devices are arguably essential nowadays. Since your car can be a source of electricity anyway, it is worth keeping chargers for your devices inside. Being able to communicate is handy in any kind of emergency, but charging your phone in the car is helpful for everyday life too.
2. Window shades
On hot days, the temperature inside cars can skyrocket. This is extremely unpleasant to climb into and it can even hurt your hands or melt the upholstery if it is severe enough. Car window screens are a convenient solution that costs little and takes up little room inside your vehicle. They do a good job of keeping the temperature down inside your car, and they are also useful for times when it is hot or sunny but opening the window is not convenient.
3. Seatbelt cutter
Lots of people keep a few quality car tools in their vehicle for ad hoc repairs, but one overlooked tool that is important for safety is a seatbelt cutter. These can often be found in automotive stores or online, and their primary purpose is to help you escape from your vehicle in the event of a crash. Obviously, they can cut seatbelts, but they also double as effective window-smashing tools.
4. Towel
Mopping up spillages, dabbing stains, catching oil, and demisting windows are all car-related activities that towels are useful for, not to mention you or your passengers will appreciate them if you have just been caught in a downpour.
5. A bottle of water
If you break down somewhere isolated, it is good to know that you will have some water to last a while. But water is useful for more than just this. You could also use it to clean wounds or refill your wiper fluid, for example. Just remember to change the water regularly so that it is always fresh when you need it.
Conclusion
Even people who are not professional drivers and their passengers can benefit from keeping some of these helpful items in their cars. They take up little room and cost little, but they can make tricky or uncomfortable situations a lot easier to deal with. There are probably plenty of items you can add to this list based on where you live or what you use your vehicle for, too.
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