In recent years there have been several instances where either a family or individual have been stranded in their car for lengths of time and could have been safer if they had some of the items we have listed. Keep the following items on hand to ensure that you are safe and comfortable on automobile trips, especially if you are traveling to a destination or during a time of year when you could possibly run into trouble.
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Items for your car survival kit:
Keep these in the car......
IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT
owners manual
registration
insurance card
auto club ID
emergency phone numbers
coins for tolls and telephone
paper and pen
maps
FOR YOUR COMFORT:
tissues
trash bag
sunglasses
air cushion
wet wipes
FOR REPAIRS AND CLEANUPS
jumper cables
spare tire
jack and lug wrench
tire pressure gauge
instant tire inflatre
small fire extinguisher
(UL approved)
tool kit - including pocket knife,
pliers,
magnetic screwdrivers,
adjustable wrench
duct or electrical tape
flares
reflective warning triangle
waterproof flashlight
gallon of water
paper towels, rags
motor oil (at least 1 can)
IN WINTER
blankets
nonperishable snack
ice scraper
can of de-icer
windshield washer fluid
shovel
bag of sand or road salt
snow chains or traction clamps
rugs or traction mats
empty gasoline can
portable CB radio
emergency flare
candles and matches
snacks
gallon of water
boots or snow shoes
FOR TRIPS IN REMOTE AREAS
brake fluid
motor oil
power steering fluid
transmission fluid
drive belt
emergency flare
fuses, fuse puller
fuel filter
tire pump
tire repair kit
flexible copper electrical wire
gallon of drinking water
nonperishable foods (candy bars,
dried fruit, nuts)
first-aid kit
candles and matches
boots/hiking shoes
owners manual
registration
insurance card
auto club ID
emergency phone numbers
coins for tolls and telephone
paper and pen
maps
FOR YOUR COMFORT:
tissues
trash bag
sunglasses
air cushion
wet wipes
FOR REPAIRS AND CLEANUPS
jumper cables
spare tire
jack and lug wrench
tire pressure gauge
instant tire inflatre
small fire extinguisher
(UL approved)
tool kit - including pocket knife,
pliers,
magnetic screwdrivers,
adjustable wrench
duct or electrical tape
flares
reflective warning triangle
waterproof flashlight
gallon of water
paper towels, rags
motor oil (at least 1 can)
IN WINTER
blankets
nonperishable snack
ice scraper
can of de-icer
windshield washer fluid
shovel
bag of sand or road salt
snow chains or traction clamps
rugs or traction mats
empty gasoline can
portable CB radio
emergency flare
candles and matches
snacks
gallon of water
boots or snow shoes
FOR TRIPS IN REMOTE AREAS
brake fluid
motor oil
power steering fluid
transmission fluid
drive belt
emergency flare
fuses, fuse puller
fuel filter
tire pump
tire repair kit
flexible copper electrical wire
gallon of drinking water
nonperishable foods (candy bars,
dried fruit, nuts)
first-aid kit
candles and matches
boots/hiking shoes
Survival Items
Accutire MS-4021B Standard Digital Tire Gauge
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/01/2009) 
Black & Decker BB7B Simple Start 12-Volt Battery Booster
Amazon Price: $65.99 (as of 12/01/2009)
Black & Decker VEC026BD Electromate 400 Jump-Starter with Built-In Air Compressor
Amazon Price: $106.53 (as of 12/01/2009)
Cobra HH 38 WX ST Handheld CB Radio
Amazon Price: $68.79 (as of 12/01/2009)
Cobra 75 WXST All-in-Handset Mobile 40-Channel CB Radio
Amazon Price: $88.55 (as of 12/01/2009)
More survival items
Vector VEC139Y Mega Sport Spot Light
Amazon Price: (as of 12/01/2009)
Cobra 29 WX NW ST 40-Channel Nightwatch CB Radio with SWR Calibration and 7 Weather Channels
Amazon Price: $132.01 (as of 12/01/2009)
Trillium Worldwide 12-Volt Heated Travel Blanket, Size 58" x 42"
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 12/01/2009)
Justin Case 78-Piece Roadside Safety Kit, Including 50-Piece First Aid Kit - Red
Amazon Price: (as of 12/01/2009)
More great items
Black and Decker VEC192 20 Million Power Series 3335 Lumens Spotlight
Amazon Price: $124.99 (as of 12/01/2009)
Black & Decker VEC1087CBD Smart Battery 10/6/2 Amp Battery Charger
Amazon Price: $44.99 (as of 12/01/2009)
Black & Decker START IT VEC012CBD 450 Amp Jump Starter/Inflator
Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 12/01/2009)
Coleman Cable 08471 12' 8-Gauge 500-Amp UL-Polar Glo Yellow Automotive Booster Cable
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/01/2009)
A few more items
Ray O Vac V2D-B Value Bright Flashlight with Two D Batteries
Amazon Price: $6.46 (as of 12/01/2009)
Black and Decker VEC156BD 1 Million Power Series 580 Lumens Spotlight
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 12/01/2009)
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