What equipment do you carry in your car?

[Mark]

Jon mentioned in the family car thread that these days you are supposed to carry all sort of safety equipment with you in case of emergency, I don't believe anything adside from a spare tyre is legally required in the UK, but I know some European countries you have to carry hi-vis vests etc by law.

The only thing I've got is a first aid kit from halfords which has a tiny fire extinguisher, plasters and a space blanket, although it's over 3 years old now it's probably all knackered :p

I did carry a jump starter when I was having battery problems but I've ditched that now, as it added 10kg to the car!

[Magnus]

First aid pack. One 13mm ring wrench... Hmm... shaving tools :) (it´s always good to have when you realize you forgot to shave and you have gone to long to turn back) Security triangle in case of accident (oblig. in sweden)
And most importantly: my I-pod

[Daniel]

First aid pack. One 13mm ring wrench... Hmm... shaving tools :) (it´s always good to have when you realize you forgot to shave and you have gone to long to turn back) Security triangle in case of accident (oblig. in sweden)
And most importantly: my I-pod
Torch, tyre pump (with pressure gauge attached), glass cleaner, cloth and a few other things probably :mark:

[Camelopard]

My tow hook (eye), mobile phone with local tow truck driver's number, oil, water, fire extinguisher, small 12v compressor, overalls, basic first aid kit, triangle and reflective shirt top thingies.....

[Magnus]

Torch, tyre pump (with pressure gauge attached), glass cleaner, cloth and a few other things probably :mark:

Nope, car is rather new,and empty. and boring. forget the last part. i will sell it now anyways... pressure gauge is built in; it´s warning if pressure gets to low.

[Daniel]

Nope, car is rather new,and empty. and boring. forget the last part. i will sell it now anyways... pressure gauge is built in; it´s warning if pressure gets to low.
Sorry I don't know why I quoted you :p I meant just to do my own post :p

[Magnus]

:rolleyes: :)

[MrJan]

Let me see.

Pair of shoes, steel toe cap shoes, rigger boots, hi-vis, hard hat, overalls, wind up torch, spare bulbs, water, spare wheel, about 5 coats, roof rack, Motorsport is dangerous sign, foot pump, tape measure and a spare gear knob (my brother put a metal one on and it's bloody freezing in the morning so had to change it back) :D

[Drew]

Toolkit and water.

Like I'd have a clue what to do if my car breaks down anyway :p :

[millencolin]

Two cricket bats and a skateboard... that should do the trick if my car breaks :p : oh and a can of deoderent

[J4MIE]

I don't have a car but if I did it there would be next to no chance of it being untidy due to carrying stuff all the time. Can't stand messy cars :\

[MrJan]

That's what I thought until I got the car. Then I got a new job which meant I need safety stuff all the time.

[KILOHMUNNS]

Bottle of oil, bottle of screenwash, jack, spare bulbs, torch.

If I have a problem I normally ring the RAC! :p :

[GridGirl]

I had an emergency car bag containing all the things you'd need if you broke down as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago. It's still not made it into my car yet though. Maybe this thread will prompt me to take it off the top of my wardbrobe. :s

My car contains my AA membership card. Thats probably the most important thing and I've got some de-icer in my footwell. I have about 5 litres of water in the boot and always have my emergency stash of confectionary. I keep eating that though. Doh!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Empty crisp packets, sweet wrappers and empty drinks bottles, although that isn't really emergency equipment is it? :s

Erm.......Spare wheel and vehicle jack :erm:

[leopard]

pillow

[Hazell B]

Lightweights :p :

Massive jack, spare wheel, compressor, tiny first aid kit, axe, tree loppers (you never know :p : ), cash, cigarettes, assorted snacks, warm clothes by the sack load, dog jumpers, dog leads, dog collars, dog food, boots for wet weather, boots for dry weather, some roof slates I'm trying to find a match for in auctions, pack 200 carrier bags, masses of pens/markers/pencils/notebooks, scissors x3, ropes of assorted lengths and sizes, baler band, hammer, calculator, gloves of all sorts, leather hat collection, ratchet straps, cargo nets, Captain Jack Sparrow on the dash for good luck and, rather oddly, some bones I found in a ditch at the Belvoir Hunt that I still haven't gotten around to identifying after three plus years :mark:

Typically only last week I needed a wheel brace, but didn't have one with me :rolleyes:

[Allyc85]

High vis jacket, first aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher, few spanners, screwdrivers, spare wheel, jack,

[fredman]

Gloc 9mm.

[Magnus]

And I have this 13 mm wrench, what a coincidence! Allthough I think your choice is a little bit strange. Most bolts and screws are 8 mm or 10 mm with 3/8 inch inbetween. In this area I would also suggest 9/16 or the one I choosed, and, off course, the 1/2 inch. regarding manus I do not now of Gloc but i recommend Bacho, Gedore, Teng Tools and Kamasa! Good luck!

[Drew]

And I have this 13 mm wrench, what a coincidence! Allthough I think your choice is a little bit strange. Most bolts and screws are 8 mm or 10 mm with 3/8 inch inbetween. In this area I would also suggest 9/16 or the one I choosed, and, off course, the 1/2 inch. regarding manus I do not now of Gloc but i recommend Bacho, Gedore, Teng Tools and Kamasa! Good luck!

I think he means a Glock 9mm, a gun, Magnus :p :

[Magnus]

Yep, I know that all to well, but I thought it was a bit stupid, and tried to express that in my own way...
;)

[raybak]

Due to the distances between civilisation in the area I cover for work, I carry at least 5 litres of water, some food and also things like a uhf radio, fire extinguisher, sunscreen, insect repellant (Aeroguard) and my mp3 player. Also have a good selection of tools, includiing a full socket set.

Can't count on mobile phone coverage now that my work phone is on the Next G network. Crap coverage even in cities like Wagga Wagga and Griffith.

Ray

[ChrisS]

I have a spare tyre, jack, lug wrench and related tools, warning triangle, first aid kid, flash light, water container full of water and £10 emergency fuel money.

[RallyfanNZ]

Can I include myself as a tool?

Small socket set, full metric spanner set, suntan lotion, jacket, butane burner and a couple of cans of spagetti.

[schmenke]

A snow brush :mark:

[F1nostalgic]

I bring my mobile with me, a toolbox in the boot, regularly check the spare tyre to see if it is alright, high visibility jacket, a few spare fuses and bumbs, and my little 15 year old brother can be handy so I take him too sometimes. :D

[306 Cosworth]

All I got is a jack, spare tyre and a spanner or w/e it is to undo the bolts on the wheel! Got two pieces of laminate wood flooring sitting above the spare tyre as well, god knows why, they were in it when I got it :s

[Daniel]

Torch, tyre pump (with pressure gauge attached), glass cleaner, cloth and a few other things probably :mark:
I can now add to my list 2l of coolant and 2l of washer fluid. Oh the joy!