Honey, when was the last time you checked the spare??
How do you stay prepared for roadside emergencies?
March 22, 2009 By 3 Comments
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Honey, when was the last time you checked the spare??
I keep basic tools in the car, jumper cables, my multi tool (Leatherman), a jack and tire iron along with a full sized spare. Also a small first aid kit just in case. Best yet, my AAA card
Triple A card is top of the list. I try to keep a couple of quarters available for the phone call, because I don’t own a cell phone.
And jumper cables too.
AAA cards are nice, honestly they work better as a hotel discount card for me.
Jumper cables, a collapsable liquid container – (works for water or gas in a pinch, and takes up little space),
Roll of duct tape
Screw driver (one that flips to be flat or phillips),
Pliers
12 piece socket set.
Flashlight ( get a good one that will work at 1 am in a rainstorm, and change the batteries once a year.)
Four way tire tool.(Often the factory supplied tools will provide enough torque to break lug nuts that haven’t been removed in years)
Checking the spare is something that is a pain, but only takes a few minutes, and gives you a pleasant sense of comfort should you actually have a flat.
If you do rely on AAA, I would still suggest a magazine, or book while you are waiting, and waiting…..