10 useful items to equip in your car

(Baonghean.vn) - There are items that seem unnecessary, but when needed, you don't know where to "dig" them out. With a little care, thorough preparation, and not taking up much space in the car, these items will bemake your journey safer,especially for long trips.

Below are 10 useful items that drivers should have in their cars.

1. External boot cable

External jumper cables will help you avoid the situation of your car dying on the side of the road due to a dead battery and not being able to start. With jumper cables, you will ask for help from other cars to "jump start" your car.

2. Zipper

Ropes or strong tow straps of various sizes can help you in many situations besides supporting the towing, such as tying down items or securing a part... Ropes should only be used to tow a vehicle if the braking system is still working. If the braking system is disabled, the vehicle must be towed with strong tie bars.

3. Good quality tape

Talking about duct tape, it sounds a bit... simple, however, that "normal" roll of duct tape can help us a lot in urgent cases. For example, if the radiator is punctured, you can temporarily "patch" it with a roll of quality duct tape, punctured/torn pipes, exposed electrical wires or a part that has fallen off... you can also easily temporarily solve it with this roll of duct tape.

4. Mini pump

This is a compact but very necessary and "powerful" item for long trips. Currently, there are many products that fully integrate features such as air pump, battery charger and flashlight... This device uses power from the cigarette lighter port inside the car to run the compressor, and there is also a tire pressure display on top.

If your tire accidentally runs over a nail and gets a flat tire, you can use a temporary pump before driving to the nearest tire repair shop.

5. Wheel chain

Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, wheel chains are the most effective way to get your vehicle through large mud puddles or slippery roads that cause loss of traction.

If you buy a specialized chain, read the manufacturer's instructions carefully; if you use your own chain, it must be firmly connected to provide the best grip for the bike.

6. First aid kit

With some items that help with first aid such as bandages, pain relievers, anti-allergy drugs... however, the items and drugs in the first aid kit must be checked for expiration dates regularly and replaced with new drugs when they expire.

7. Fire extinguisher

Fire extinguishers are also a useful tool that can change an emergency situation. Small fire extinguishers need to be placed in a suitable location, easy to reach in case of fire, check the expiration date and replace when expired.

8. Car window breaker hammer

A car window breaker is a tool designed to break car windows in an emergency situation. This device also has a built-in tool to cut seat belts.

9. Reflective tape

Reflective tape can be applied to the front and rear bumpers, it is especially useful when you park on the street in low light conditions, it will help oncoming vehicles easily recognize your car.

10. Gloves

A pair of work gloves will help you easily contact hot parts inside the hood, under the car or put a sagging exhaust pipe in the right position... Gloves will also make changing your spare tire easier and cleaner.

Ngoc Anh

(Synthetic)