Car Emergency Kit List

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Prepare for the unexpected with this handy car emergency kit list. Flat tires and other breakdowns typically happen at the most inconvenient times, so be ready. Grab a backpack or plastic crate, and fill it with these necessary components. Be sure to include cold weather items, must-haves for winter conditions in the Elgin and Streamwood areas:

• Jumper cables
• At least a quart of motor oil
• A gallon of coolant
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Flares and/or triangle reflectors
• Tire pressure gauge
• A can of tire inflator and sealant
• Ice scraper
• Washer fluid in a spray bottle
• Blanket or low-weight heat-reflective blanket
• Basic toolkit
• First-aid kit
• Bottled water
• Pen and paper
• Granola bars
• Paper towels

You can also purchase a pre-made emergency kit online. Either way, make sure you know how to use what's included, how to drive safely in inclement weather, and what your game plan will be in case of a breakdown.

Preparation is Everything

This car emergency kit list will help you be prepared for whatever happens at home in Elgin and Streamwood, or on a long road trip. At Elgin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, our service center is here for you whenever you need us. Contact us anytime to schedule an appointment.