Do You Have These Essentials in Your Car?

Safety essentials, such as a flashlight and safety flares, are necessary should you break down on the side of the road. The following items may be able to help until your tow truck arrives.

Jumper Cables

Jumper cables are one of the most important, and most used, items to have in your vehicle. Cables could be crucial to restarting your vehicle’s battery or helping a friend stranded in a parking lot. Choose a dependable set of jumper cables with a long length of cable.

Jack, Tire Iron, Tire

You never know when you might get a flat tire, so it is crucial to have a jack, tire iron, and spare tire in your vehicle. Your vehicle probably came with a jack and tire iron in the trunk. If it did not, then purchase a set soon. You will not be able to change a flat tire without these two items. Purchase a spare tire as well, because you will not be able to drive anywhere until a flat tire is changed.

Flashlight

Flashlights and an extra set of batteries should be in all of your vehicles and around your house. These essentials are necessary in case you break down on the side of the road after dark or during a thunderstorm. A flashlight will also be useful to examine your engine or other areas of your vehicle.

Safety Flares

Emergency signals—such as safety flares, reflective markers, or colored flags—are useful if you break down on the freeway or at night. These signals can notify passersby to move to another lane, and they can be used to signal someone during an emergency.

Blanket

A blanket is necessary in the event of a traumatic incident or inclement weather. If you or someone is in an accident, then a blanket can help relieve shock symptoms. A blanket is also useful if your vehicle breaks down during the winter.

Even with these essentials in your vehicle, you may need the services of Barnett’s Towing in Arizona. Please call us at (800) 722-2302 to help you when you are left without a functioning vehicle.