{"id":2023,"date":"2021-11-04T15:45:34","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T20:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/?p=2023"},"modified":"2021-11-04T15:45:34","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T20:45:34","slug":"what-to-pack-in-your-cars-emergency-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/04\/what-to-pack-in-your-cars-emergency-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Pack in Your Car&#8217;s Emergency Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one wants to think about\nexperiencing a car emergency, but it can happen to anyone. It\u2019s always smart to\nbe prepared with a car emergency kit just in case the unexpected happens and\nyou\u2019re stranded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When packing a car\nemergency kit, you need to consider what you\u2019d need if you were stranded for\nseveral hours, or even a day. You\u2019ll need items that can help repair your car\nin a pinch, as well as things you would need to survive. Some of this will vary\nby climate. If you live in an area with snow or rain, you\u2019ll need different\nitems than if you live in a desert climate, for example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When packing a bag,\nconsider your specific needs, but the below list is a great place to start: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Car Repair Items<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you get a flat tire in\nthe middle of nowhere or have another minor issue, some simple items can help\nyou get back on the road even if you can\u2019t contact a repair shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An inflated\nspare tire, wheel wrench and car jack <\/li><li>Jumper cables<\/li><li>A portable gas\ncan <\/li><li>Tool kit or a\nmultipurpose utility tool <\/li><li>Antifreeze<\/li><li>Windshield wiper\nfluid<\/li><li>Duct tape<\/li><li>Car battery\ntester<\/li><li>Portable car\nbattery charger<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety Items<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this category, consider\nwhat you might need if you\u2019re stranded at night, or in a remote area and need\nto walk to find help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reflective\ntriangles to make your vehicle more visible<\/li><li>A reflective\nvest for you to wear if you need to walk to help <\/li><li>First aid kit<\/li><li>Fire\nextinguisher<\/li><li>Flashlights and\nbatteries <\/li><li>Car escape tool\n(to break car windows)<\/li><li>Instant hot and\ncold packs (for injuries) <\/li><li>Protective\ngloves for checking the engine when it\u2019s overheated<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Personal Items<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These items will help you stay\nhydrated or nourished while stranded, and also include things you might need if\nyou\u2019re waiting a while for help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>High-energy,\nnon-perishable food (some foods that are less likely to spoil in a car: trail\nmix, crackers and chips, or meat jerky)<\/li><li>Drinking water\n(ideally 2-3 gallons)<\/li><li>Cell phone\ncharger for your car<\/li><li>Pen and paper\n(to make any notes)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Items<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any other items you might\nneed could pertain to navigation or to the weather. Think about what you need\nin your specific area, or what you might need in an area you\u2019re road tripping\nto. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Compass<\/li><li>Road maps<\/li><li>Weather related\nitems, such as a rain poncho, umbrella, snow shovel, winter coat, gloves, car\nbrush, cat litter or salt (for traction on ice), blankets<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find a Collision Repair Shop Near You<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you find yourself needing help after a car accident far from home, Carwise.com is here for help. Find a reputable collision repair shop near you by searching Carwise.com, where you\u2019ll find shop contact information, hours and locations, as well as reviews from real customers, before and after photos, and certifications. With more than 21,000 shops to choose from nationwide, Carwise will help you find the right shop near you. Start your search from wherever you are: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/auto-body-shops\/\">https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/auto-body-shops\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2026,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[12,271],"class_list":["post-2023","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-safety-tips","tag-accident-preparedness","tag-vehicle-emergency-kit"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What to Pack in Your Car&#039;s Emergency Kit - Auto Body Shop Blog - Carwise.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here&#039;s a list of items to include in a car emergency kit in case of an accident or your vehicle becomes stranded.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/04\/what-to-pack-in-your-cars-emergency-kit\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What to Pack in Your Car&#039;s Emergency Kit - 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