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Car emergency kit

Keep it in the boot, in a bag you can grab without emptying the car.

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Kit ready.

  • Warning triangle Essential Make the car visible to traffic behind you. Store: Boot, against the back seat. Maintain: Check it is complete and not warped.
  • High-visibility vest Essential Be seen if you have to step out at night. Store: Cabin, within reach of the driver. Maintain: Replace if faded or torn.
  • Torch and spare batteries Essential See and be seen in the dark. Store: Glovebox. Maintain: Test every 6 months; replace batteries yearly.
  • First-aid kit Essential Handle minor cuts and grazes before help arrives. Store: Boot. Maintain: Check contents and expiry yearly.
  • Jump leads or booster pack Essential Start a flat battery without waiting. Store: Boot. Maintain: Charge a booster pack every few months.
  • Foil blanket Essential Stay warm if you are stuck in the cold. Store: Glovebox. Maintain: Replace if the packaging is opened.
  • Drinking water Essential Hydration during a long wait. Store: Boot. Maintain: Replace before the expiry date.

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