What should you have in your vehicle emergency road kit?

September 15th, 2021 by

Emergency Road Kit Essentials for drivers in Winchester, VA

U.S. highway safety officials estimate that every year there are more than 6,000,000 recorded automobile accidents. There are also unreported accidents and car failures that happen to unintentional drivers on a regular basis that are not included in this data. A vehicle emergency kit, on the other hand, may make a world of difference in the event of an emergency. So, what should you have in your vehicle emergency road kit? Read this blog by CrossPointe Motor Cars to learn all about emergency road kit essentials for drivers in Winchester, VA. You can then also check out our used vehicle inventory here at CrossPointe Motor Cars in Winchester, VA!

What are emergency road kit essentials?

According to the National Safety Council, these are some of the most essential items every vehicle should have in the trunk. Furthermore, these items should be checked and replenished every six months.

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  1. A properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod jack
  2. Jumper cables, Compass, duct tape, reflective vest, reflective triangles, and brightly colored cloth to make your vehicle more visible
  3. Tool kit and/or a multipurpose utility tool
  4. Flashlight and extra batteries. A Car charger for your cell phone.
  5. First aid kit with gauze, tape, bandages, antibiotic ointment, aspirin, a blanket, nonlatex gloves, scissors, hydrocortisone, thermometer, tweezers, and instant cold compress.
  6. Nonperishable, high-energy foods like unsalted nuts, dried fruits, and hard candy. And cans of drinking water.
  7. Fire extinguisher, Rain poncho, Duct tape.

Additionally, you can also include the following items if you live in a comparatively colder environment. These include a snow brush, shovel, windshield washer fluid, warm clothing, cat litter for traction and some warm blankets.

Do you have an emergency safety kit in your vehicle? Get one for yourself as soon as possible if you don’t. You can visit CrossPointe Motor Cars service center or give us a call for additional information, like how to check your transmission fluid, or for recommendations about what you should have in your vehicle emergency kit. You can also check out our ongoing service special offers here at CrossPointe Motor Cars in Winchester, VA. Stay safe, and we hope to see you soon!

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