Is your car prepared if you do have an unexpected breakdown? Brown Automotive Repair wants you to consider keeping some of these items in your car with you.
Jumper Cables or a Jump Pack
If your battery fails, you need a way to get it charged enough to start the car again. Jumper cables or a jump pack can do just that for you. It might even be a good idea to have both available to you, if that’s something that you can do. Jumper cables rely on another vehicle, so if you can do only one, go with the jump pack.
Reflective Triangles, Flares, and a Flashlight
You can’t pick and choose when you get caught by a breakdown, and if it’s dark out, you want to make sure your car can be seen. That’s where reflective triangles and flares come in handy. To make sure that you can see, make sure you’ve got a flashlight on hand, as well as spare batteries.
A Small Tool Kit
Your car probably came with a few tools, like a jack set and tire iron to deal with flats. But it’s a good idea to have a few other tools on board, too. Things like wrenches, screwdrivers, tire gauges, and even some spare fluids can all come in handy when you least expect.
Blankets, Food, and Water
You never know when you’ll get stuck on the side of the road and have to wait a lot longer than you expect for help to arrive. That’s when having things like non-perishable food, water, and extra blankets can literally be lifesavers. It might also be good to include things like hand warmers and extra clothing, too.
Documentation
There’s paperwork for everything, right? And some of that paperwork is necessary for your car. Your owner’s manual is probably still in the glove box, which is a great place to keep it. Other documentation you might need includes insurance information, your car’s registration, and anything else that you might need.
Want to do all that you can to reduce the likelihood of a breakdown? Brown Automotive Repair in Trussville, AL wants to help. Give us a call today and set up an appointment. We’ll take a closer look at what your car might need and let you know what maintenance or repairs are necessary. From there, we’ll help you to put together a plan for maintaining your car.