No matter how many precautions you take, your car can fail or suffer a breakdown at any time, especially in summer with the increase in displacements and when the heat punishes the most sensitive components. Therefore, it is important that you have some basic accessories on hand that allow you to solve different emergencies. For example, in addition to a flashlight, the spare wheel, the hydraulic jack, the crosshead wrench and the first aid kit, it is convenient that you travel with other accessories in your car.
A toolbox. According to Génesis Seguros, you don’t need to buy a box with 130 tools, but you should at least have a basic kit that allows you to repair a punctured tiresome spanners, screwdrivers, pliers with cutting area and a pair of gloves.
Also clamps and cables. With these accessories you can help other drivers who have run out of battery on the road or you can use them to start your car if the battery runs low. If your budget allows it, you can buy a portable battery, so that you can start the car without depending on anyone.
And although it is impossible to know in advance what it might stop working on your carespecially if it is a few years old. With a multipurpose oil you will be able to move those pieces that get stuck at the most inopportune moments, such as hinges and locks.
Before it was mandatory to carry a set of spare lights, not now, but the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has made it clear that driving with a blown headlight is not allowed, so it is recommended that you take some spare. So you can change them without having to go to the workshop and continue your journey with perfect visibility.
Also, duct tape, which is made up of three layers: an upper polyethylene layer, a central fabric layer, and a lower layer with glue, a structure that gives it great resistance and versatility. Having this tape on hand can be providential for solving small mishaps, such as holding a rearview mirror when you get hit on the road or insulate a bad cable to avoid a short circuit.
Also, and although it seems difficult, a fire extinguisher. It is not necessary that you have a large fire extinguisher, a small model of one kilo that you can place under one of the front seats or in the trunk is sufficient. This forecast will allow you to put out any threat of fire that may start due to a short circuit or fuel spillage and prevent your car from ending up on fire.
Finally, a mobile charger. The mobile battery usually discharges when it is most needed, especially if you need to use the data and the browser. For this reason, it is recommended that you always have a mobile charger in the car, so you can be sure that, in the event of an accident or breakdown, you can contact your insurer or call 911.
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