Vehicle emergency tools should be with you

Have your emergency tool kit while traveling

Your emergency tool kit has the proper emergency tools and supplies
Has the proper things you need for bad conditions
Know how to do the basic tasks to get your car back in action (have your manual in the car – sometimes instructions are in there)

Your spare tire

This really the first basic thing to have… Periodically check it to make sure it is good condition. We all go too long on this… you do NOT want to find that this is also flat when you really need it! Make sure it is properly inflated. Check that spare tire to make sure that it is reading for the proper pressure.

The spare tire that comes with the car is usually smaller than the usual tire and often what is called a donut tire. When you have your tires changed… pick out the best of the old ones and put it on a real wheel for your car. This is a far better spare.

Make sure that you can change a tire… know what it takes and that you have all the proper tools in the car to do this. Know where the jack can be placed under your car. The wrong location can lead to damage and even more problems. Even someone who is good at changing tires, can find themselves uncertain of this with a car with which they are not familiar.

Have an vehicle emergency tool kit with you, don’t find yourself helpless and stuck on the side of the road

When your vehicle breaks down, you really should have the tools with you to get you out of trouble. We should all have enough skills to at least change a tire. Even if we have someone who is better at fixing the problem around, it won’t do much good unless we have the tools.

Vehicle Emergency Tool kit (75 pc. in travel/tote bag)

Car tools

2-in-1 Screw driver
Screw driver set
Long nose pliers
Tire repair tools
Jumper cables
Tow rope
Hand-crank flashlight (inductive flashlight)
Work gloves
Utility knife
Zip ties
Luggage bungee ropes
Duct tape (not included, but listed below), Electrical tape (listed as insulation tape)

Medical tools

Antiseptic towlettes
Cotton swabs
Sting relief pads
Band-aids
Compression Elastic (PBT) bandages
Clean pads
Medical tape
Safety pins
Tweezer
Scissors

Visibility tools for being on the side of the road

Triangle, reflective vest
Glow sticks for the visibility of the car

My favorite tool to be in the vehicle

Life hammer

Weather tools

Snow shovel (included) and window scraper (not included, but listed below)
Rain poncho
Emergency blanket

Everyday use items

Tire pressure gauge, 4 in 1 compass/whistle

And HERE is that handy 75 piece vehicle kit…

Mentioned items that are separate to the Vehicle Emergency Tool Kit

This is an outstanding tool for those dropped tools and metal parts (not included)

What is more aggravating than to drop the part or tool you need down in the engine compartment while you are working there?!?

We all drop things and in an repair situation that may be in a difficult location, this is even easier to happen. This tool allows you to get them back so much easier.
Magnet on a telescoping rod + light too

What would make this great tool even better? If it came with some magnetic trays to set securely on your vehicle and hold parts/tools while you work!

Duct tape

Duct tape is a great solution to so many fixes… why not stock more than just your car?!? You can find 1, 3, or 5 roll options here…

Window scraper

Highly rated and very popular

Stuck in mud or slick conditions

This is a case where you could have a mat in the car… this MIGHT be helpful in this case and would also be handy if you have to do work under the car. A mat can really come in handy. I have seen a video of an emergency solution of tying a board to the base of the wheel. When in motion, this helps to give traction and aid in getting the car unstuck in a quick, simple way.

There are special traction mats that are sold for this purpose as well.

Some people keep a bag of gravel in the car to help give traction to get out of a slippery situation.