6 Tools You Should Keep In Your Car

Whether you are heading out on a long road trip or using your car for shorter journeys, you should always keep some essential tools in your vehicle. Having a first aid kit can help in an emergency, a warning triangle is very important if your car breaks down and a torch is advised in case you are out in the dark. Although you hope you never need to use them, it could be that you get in a situation where they are extremely important.

Below we look into six tools you should always keep in your car.

Torch

Always have a torch packed in the boot of your car - preferably a wind-up torch as this doesn’t require batteries. If you get in a situation where your car breaks down and it’s dark, a torch can light your way to safety. Torches aren’t expensive and can be extremely useful, especially when inspecting your car at night.

Map

You may be thinking, why do I need a map in my car? I have Google Maps on my phone. Yes, in most cases Google Maps will be perfect, but what happens if something happens to your car and you have no power on your phone? You are essentially stranded. Maps don’t take up much space and give you peace of mind that you will be ok if your phone dies.

Hi-Vis Vest

Cars can travel up to 70 mph on certain roads. This means it’s very important that they can see you at all times, should you need to leave your vehicle. Depending on the size of your vehicle, try to keep as many Hi-Vis jackets as there are people. This is crucial and could potentially save someone's life - especially in rural areas.

Warning Triangle

A warning triangle should be placed down in front of your car and at the rear to warn oncoming traffic that you are broken down. Seeing them gives drivers suitable time to slow down when coming close to their vehicle. Try to keep 2 or 3, alongside a first aid kit and a map.

First aid kit

Most of the time you won’t need to use one, but when you do, first aid kits can really help. They are easy to keep in the boot of your car and include the necessities should someone require them. Most supermarkets will sell them as well as garages.

Tyre pressure gauge

They are small, easy to use, and can confirm your tyres are safe very quickly. Some even include additional tools like a tread depth reader. Your tyres are crucial to your safety in a vehicle which is why you should regularly be checking them before setting off on a journey. Some new cars have features built in to tell you the tyre pressure but it never hurts to confirm it’s correct.

What tools do you like to keep in your car in case of an emergency? It’s always better to be safe than sorry. If you need any repairs or maintenance completed on your car, choose Acorn Tyres. Our team will be happy to help you.