What Should I Put In My Car Trunk?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. JUMPER CABLES. …
  2. AIR COMPRESSOR & TIRE SEALER. …
  3. DUCT TAPE. …
  4. 72 HOUR KIT. …
  5. FIRST AID KIT. …
  6. FLASHLIGHT. …
  7. MULTI-TOOL. …
  8. OLD CELL PHONE.

What 5 things should be in your trunk of your vehicle for emergencies?

  • A properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod jack.
  • Jumper cables.
  • Tool kit and/or a multipurpose utility tool.
  • Flashlight and extra batteries.
  • Reflective triangles and brightly colored cloth to make your vehicle more visible.
  • Compass.

What every girl should keep in her car?

  • Cell phone and charger.
  • Jumper cables.
  • Flares or reflective triangles.
  • Warm blanket.
  • Drinking water.
  • Flashlight.
  • First aid kit.
  • Tool kit (with a wrench, hammer, and pliers at least)

What should you carry in your car?

  • ​Reflective triangles. It can be pretty dark out in the bush, and if you were unlucky enough to break down in one of these areas, it can be easy for other motorists to miss you. …
  • Jumper cables. …
  • First aid kit. …
  • Flashlight. …
  • Mini tool box. …
  • Car manual.

What should you keep in your car at all times?

  • CELL PHONE AND CHARGER; $10. …
  • FIRST AID KIT; $24. …
  • JUMPER CABLES; $26. …
  • JACK; $25. …
  • LUG WRENCH; $11. …
  • WHEEL CHOCKS; $20. …
  • TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE; $15. …
  • NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS; $12.

What every man should have in his car?

  • Jumper cables. …
  • Corkscrew with bottle opener. …
  • A spare pair of earbuds. …
  • A tire pressure gauge. …
  • A dedicated car blanket. …
  • A simple tool kit. …
  • $20 in cash. …
  • Flashlight A simple, long lasting LED light will help you avoid draining your phone's battery in an emergency.

What should you not keep in your car?

  • Medicine.
  • Electronics.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Glasses.
  • Aerosol Cans.
  • Plastic Water Bottles.
  • Groceries.
  • Wet Clothing.

How can I decorate my car?

  1. Car Coasters (glitter ones are my fave!)
  2. Glitter Tumbler (again with the glitter)
  3. Air Freshener.
  4. Headrest Collars.
  5. Keychains.
  6. Car Mats.
  7. Rear View Mirror Decorations.
  8. Seatbelt Covers.

What are the top five things most important to you in a car?

  • Brakes. Brakes are an important safety feature that nobody can afford to overlook. …
  • Engine Oil. …
  • Vehicle Fluids. …
  • Spare Tire. …
  • Windshield Wiper Blades. …
  • Tire Pressure. …
  • Taillights and Headlights. …
  • Engine Air Filters.

When buying a used car What should I look for?

  1. Vehicle history. Get as much information as you can from the current owner and then do your own research. …
  2. Rust or paint damage. …
  3. Frame issues. …
  4. Under the hood. …
  5. Tire condition. …
  6. Mileage. …
  7. Interior electronics. …
  8. Upholstery.

What does a clean car say about you?

You have an eye for detail

People with clean cars often have clean homes as well, and will usually dress nicely. … Driving a clean car shows that

you're more than capable of taking measures to solve your problems

, and you're a winner because you even take the time to fix the small ones.

Why do they call a glove box a glove box?

The name is

derived from the compartment's original purpose, which was to store driving gloves

. Originally, the compartment was comprised of a box that was located near the driver on the floorboard. Driving gloves were worn to keep your hands clean and were considered an essential piece of equipment in early .

What should I keep in my glove box?

  • Medical information. …
  • Emergency contact numbers. …
  • Pen and paper. …
  • Proof of insurance. …
  • Owner's manual and maintenance schedule.

What is the 4 A's of defensive driving?

It's called The LLLC Defensive Driving PrinciplesTM, but we just call it “Triple-L-C.” Using the Four Driving Principles of Safety,

Look Ahead, Look Around, Leave Room, and Communicate

, gives you the time and information you need to avoid an accident and be an all-around better driver.

What should every man have in his truck?

  • Paper maps. Sometimes — okay, plenty of times — Google Maps or Waze doesn't want to cooperate. …
  • Snacks/MREs. You never know when you'll be stranded for long periods of times in your car. …
  • Cell phone charger/extra battery. …
  • LifeHammer. …
  • Flashlight. …
  • Portable air compressor. …
  • Windshield wiper fluid. …
  • Roadside flares.

What Every Man Should Know About Cars?

  • Know why and how a car does what it does. …
  • Build and organize a decent tool collection. …
  • Clean your engine bay. …
  • Learn all of your car's functions. …
  • Know how to check and top off all fluids. …
  • Learn to change your own oil. …
  • Always check the fuses first. …
  • Clean your fuel system.
David Evans
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David Evans
David is a seasoned automotive enthusiast. He is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering and has a passion for all things related to cars and vehicles. With his extensive knowledge of cars and other vehicles, David is an authority in the industry.