What do you keep in your car?

Pound

I keep a t-shirt in my car in case I'm out and spill something on the one I'm wearing.

ohreally

I don't have a spare wheel so i carry a compressor/ inflater and a can of sealant. Microfibre cloth, cd's, a bottle of water a mobile phone/ camera and a gps positioner.

movilogo

For all drives

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A pen and a pad for writing emergency notes (make sure your pen works!)
Mobile phone with sufficient credit for at least 30 minutes call
A mobile phone charger which fits the phone you are carrying.
Your insurance details (policy#, phone # etc.)
Your breakdown company's details
Camera [mobile phone or disposable] - should work when required (battery charged up etc.)
Engile oil
Coolant
Windscreen washer
Plenty of water
Gloves
Wet tissue papers [for cleaning in case of emergencies ]
Ice scrapper/de-icer [at winter]
A proper spare wheel [many modern cars don't have it]
Umbrella/rain coat
Road atlast [even if you have sat nav]
Torch


For long drives [in addition to above list]

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Spare bulbs
Blanket
Some food [cookies/chocos etc.]
Jumper leads
Portable air compressor/foot pump
Tow rope
First Aid kit
Toolbox
Chamois leather [for cleaning]
Fire extinguisher
Hi-vis jacket
Warning Triangle
Some old newspapers [for cleaning/soaking/sitting on grass etc.]

If you have a small car and try to keep all these things, you'll run out of space for your luggage

oldMcDonald

How organised are all of you?

I have an assortment of Spongebob Squarepants / Dr Who / Beano comics, an assortment of wetsuits, two body boards, some sun cream and several floor cushions in our car (well, actually it's a minibus!).

I did put together a first aid box at some point but don't know what happened to it. I'm going to jot down some ideas from this thread, I would love to be a bit more prepared for things.

1stclasscleaning

maryjanethespider wrote: »

Whats a good 'emergency pack' to keep in the car?

So far i only have 3 litres of water and an empty plastic milk bottle refilled with screen wash.

What should i keep in my car in the event of accidents or breaking down?

hello,
i agree with ,wont you keep touch with you in case of emergency.

devizes18193

just remember whlie carrying a lot might cover you from heateaves to the ice age more weghit means more fuel used

thescouselander

I've got:

High vis Jacket
Can of tyre weld
Spare Tyre
U481 fault code reader
Jump leads
First aid kit
Screen wash
Small tool set
Window Wipes
Foot Pump
Ice Scraper
De-Icer
Digital Tyre Pressure guage
Tyre tread depth guage
Spare Bulbs
Warning Triangle
Road Atlas
A to Z
Golf Umbrella
Selection of fuses


I reckon I am covered for most eventualities. I dont carry a camera or pens etc cos I always have my mobile which can take pictures and make notes etc.