3 Things to Keep in Your Car for Emergencies – Infographic

What Should You Prepare For?

We understand that anything could happen at a moment’s notices, especially when traveling on the road. No matter how short or long your trip may be, it is best to always stay prepared for emergencies. Should you find yourself stranded without any utilities or services, you will at least have enough supplies to survive. The next time you find yourself venturing through the Rocky Mountain wilderness it is recommended that you not only keep your vehicle well-maintained to handle the rough terrain but also travel with common personal items to assist you on your next wanderlust getaway.

Why Do I Need This?

The reason why you would want to prepare a quick survival kit is because of peace-of-mind. It is better to stay safe than sorry. Like a spare tire or tools, we encourage that all drivers keep some key items stowed away in their car should problems arise. At AAMCO Colorado, we believe prevention is the best form of protection and that staying safe should be your number one priority, always.

Related: Emergency Roadside Kits

Here are three simple things to keep in your car at all times in case of an emergency.

Emergency kit

Some other key items to have ready in your emergency kit:

• First-aid supplies.
• Flashlight & batteries.
• Portable Battery Charger
• Multi-tool kit with a knife.
• Shovel.
• Fire extinguisher.
• Cat litter for tire traction
• Spare windshield wiper fluid
• Motor oil
• Additional warm clothing
• Flares & warning triangles.
• Bottled water.
• Blanket.
• Non-perishable food like energy bars, trail mix, dried fruit, jerky.

Flat tire solution

Fix-a-Flat aerosol inflator and/or a tire repair kit that includes a tire gauge and an air compressor.

Jumper cables

Even if you have a roadside assistance service, it’s a good idea to have jumper cables in the trunk.

What Else Do I Need?

Now that you have your essentials ready, you should proceed to check your vehicle. If you aren’t sure if your vehicle is ready to tackle the elements and need some help, please feel free to contact us. Have a car repair or maintenance question?  Stop in at the nearest AAMCO Colorado location. Don’t see your question below… check out our blog for additional information. You can also contact an AAMCO a local, expert mechanic here. Reduce your chances of having to use any of these emergency items. Come to AAMCO Colorado for a complete ProtectCheck® Diagnostic.