{"id":22933,"date":"2019-01-24T17:00:27","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T22:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/njstateauto\/?p=22933"},"modified":"2019-01-24T17:00:27","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T22:00:27","slug":"15-items-to-always-keep-in-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njstateauto.com\/blog\/15-items-to-always-keep-in-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Items To Always Keep In Your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

15 Items To Always Keep In Your Car:<\/span><\/h1>\n

#15\u00a0Could Save Your Life<\/span><\/h2>\n

You\u2019re speeding along the highway, singing to your favorite song on the
\nradio, when all of a sudden your tire blows out. Well, I hope you didn\u2019t have any
\nupcoming appointments because now you\u2019re going to be late. Very late.<\/p>\n

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Accidents always seem to happen at the worst possible moment. You never
\nknow when an accident will happen, but if you\u2019re prepared you can save yourself a
\nlot of time and headaches. If you follow these 15 steps, you will be in control of the
\nsituation, and you could even save your life and the lives of your family and
\nfriends.<\/p>\n

Prevention is always the best plan. If your car is due for an inspection, make
\nsure to get it checked out at the New Jersey State Auto Auction. Our mechanics
\nwill make sure that your car runs smoothly, so you can drive safely and worry free.<\/p>\n

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Here are the Top 15 Items<\/h1>\n

We recommend keeping in your vehicle at all times:<\/h2>\n

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1. A Car Charger<\/h3>\n

We all use our cellphones all the time, and yet we never seem to remember to\u00a0bring our chargers with us. I\u2019ve had my phone die on me during a number of\u00a0inopportune moments. And I would definitely call \u2018being stuck in your stranded car\u2019
\nan \u2018inopportune moment.\u2019 Avoid being thrown back to the dark ages by keeping a\u00a0car charger with you. You\u2019ll definitely be grateful for it when the tow company puts\u00a0you on hold for the third time.<\/p>\n

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2. A Tool Kit<\/h3>\n

How do you expect to change that flat tire if you don\u2019t have a tool kit? A tool kit\u00a0with a Phillips head screwdriver, a flathead screwdriver, vise grips, an adjustable\u00a0wrench, and a pair of pliers will come in handy if your car breaks down so you can
\nfix things immediately. But if you\u2019d rather not pack one and instead rely on the\u00a0kindness of strangers, then I suppose that is a choice you can make too.<\/p>\n

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3. First-Aid Kit<\/h3>\n

Dad thinks he can change the tire by himself, even though it is pitch black outside.\u00a0While Dad did successfully do that, he also cut his hand in the process. Now is not\u00a0the time to say I told you so. Better to just keep a first-aid kit in the trunk with\u00a0bandages, gauze pads, adhesive tape, aspirin, antiseptic wipes, and antibiotic\u00a0ointment. This way, Dad can change the tire, and get his bandaid too.<\/p>\n

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4. Flashlight<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ve seen that horror movie, right? The one where the couple\u2019s car breaks down\u00a0at night and they are stranded in the unknown woods, hearing the sounds of
\nsnapping branches and animal howls? Avoid becoming the star in your own horror\u00a0movie and keep a flashlight in your glove compartment. And make sure to keep it\u00a0with extra batteries. Because I\u2019ve seen that horror movie too.<\/p>\n

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5. A Multipurpose Knife<\/h3>\n

It fits in your pocket and it has so many uses! A standard multipurpose knife will\u00a0come with a bottle opener, a flathead screw driver, a wire cutter, a rescue blade,\u00a0and a glass breaker. It’s a useful tool in any situation. Especially if you refuse to
\nlisten to my good flashlight advice and prefer to go down the horror movie route.\u00a0Then you definitely want something to fend off the large toothed creatures and the\u00a0possible large toothed woodsman with an axe. Oh, the woodsman saved Little\u00a0Red Riding Hood, you say? Well you don\u2019t have a red cloak, and he still has an\u00a0axe. I personally wouldn\u2019t trust him to save me.<\/p>\n

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6. A Poncho<\/h3>\n

Is it fashionable? Eh. Is it useful? Absolutely. If you\u2019re fixing that flat tire and it\u00a0suddenly starts pouring, you\u2019ll be happy to keep dry with a poncho. But what about\u00a0an umbrella? If you\u2019re driving alone, who is going to hold the umbrella while you\u00a0loosen the lug nuts? No-one, exactly. You\u2019ll drive home completely drenched with\u00a0your useless umbrella. Just keep a poncho in your car, or be ready to take an\u00a0unexpected clothes-on shower in the rain.<\/p>\n

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7. Walking Shoes<\/h3>\n

These boots are made for walking, but if you walk too far in them you\u2019ll get\u00a0blisters. Maybe we should change that phrase to these boots are made for\u00a0limping. If you happen to run out of gas on the middle of the highway, you\u2019ll need\u00a0to walk somewhere to refill the tank. And you\u2019ll probably have to walk farther than\u00a0you\u2019d like. Comfortable walking shoes, like sneakers or hiking shoes, will make the\u00a0trek more bearable. You can finally get that workout in that you\u2019ve been\u00a0threatening to do for the past year. Your muscles will be sore, but your feet will\u00a0thank you.<\/p>\n

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8. Jumper Cables<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s a major sale going on at the mall. The parking lot is totally full. Suddenly a\u00a0spot opens up, and you\u2019re so excited that you snatch it and run into the store. But\u00a0you forgot to turn your lights off. And when you come out with your newly bought
\npackages, your battery is dead. Leave jumper cables in your car so a nearby\u00a0vehicle can help get your ride running again. This could also be very useful if your
\ncar doesn\u2019t start because the weather\u2019s too cold.<\/p>\n

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9. Fire Extinguisher<\/h3>\n

Are you really hot, or is that smoke coming from your front hood? Whether from\u00a0overheating or from a spark caused by an electrical problem, a fire extinguisher\u00a0can prevent a very dangerous situation from getting worse. Make sure the
\nexpiration date on the fire extinguisher is current too. There\u2019s nothing worse than\u00a0having a fire extinguisher that doesn\u2019t work when you need it.<\/p>\n

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10. Reflective Warning Triangles<\/h3>\n

Cars are whizzing past you, practically clipping your side mirror, but your engine\u00a0just won\u2019t start. Place some reflective warning triangles around your car to notify\u00a0oncoming drivers that your car is stationary. It will also signal them to slow down.\u00a0LED flares are another good option to prevent roadside mishaps and alert drivers\u00a0to use caution as they pass you.<\/p>\n

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11. Nonperishable Snacks<\/h3>\n

This is the most fun item to keep in your car. Everybody loves snacks! I\u2019m so\u00a0hungry. Ok, so what did you pack? Oooh, I see cashews, almonds, dried apricots,\u00a0a protein bar (how healthy of you!), and gummy fruit snacks! Ok pass me those\u00a0fruit snacks. We\u2019re not making enough stops on this road trip. I demand more\u00a0snack breaks! If your car breaks down and you\u2019re far away from civilization, your
\npre-packed snacks can help stave off hunger. Just make sure that you don\u2019t eat\u00a0them all during regular road trips.<\/p>\n

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12. Water<\/h3>\n

Along with snacks, keeping bottled water in your car is vital. Snacks are delicious,\u00a0but water is practical. Especially if your snacks are salty. If you get stuck\u00a0somewhere overnight for some reason, you will stay hydrated and much happier.
\nWe need water to live, so it\u2019s worth it to bring it along.<\/p>\n

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13. Cat Litter<\/h3>\n

You decided to finally visit those distant cousins in Minnesota for Thanksgiving.\u00a0Hooray! You drove through the snow to see them, but you parked your car on a\u00a0patch of ice and now you\u2019re stuck. Boo! You press the gas pedal, but the tires just\u00a0spin. Use cat litter as a replacement for sand to create traction beneath the tires if\u00a0you happen to get stuck. It really does work, and it will save you an a-meow-zing\u00a0a-meow-nt of time.<\/p>\n

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14. An Emergency Radio<\/h3>\n

Video killed the Radio Star, but radios are a great tool for communication and\u00a0information. Leave a battery-powered or hand crank radio in the car to listen for\u00a0weather warnings and other important news if your vehicle’s radio or your cell\u00a0phone stops working. Why would your cell phone stop working? Well you definitely\u00a0listened to my sage advice and brought a power charger, but perhaps you decided\u00a0 to forego that poncho after all and your cell got drenched in your back pocket. Or\u00a0perhaps you\u2019ve driven into the horror movie where cell service stops working. Either way, going old school with a radio will help connect you to the outside world.<\/p>\n

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15. A Fleece Blanket<\/h3>\n

You made it to the end! Or did you just skip here? Unbelievable. I pour my heart\u00a0into trying to help you drive safely and how do you repay me? Anyway, storing a
\nfleece blanket in the trunk of your car could save your life. Remember those\u00a0cousins you visited in Minnesota? So you had your cat litter and you were able to
\nget your car out of that icy patch, but now your car has broken down completely,\u00a0very far from their house. Too far and too cold to walk with your walking shoes.
\nAnd yes, it has started snowing again. The blanket will help keep you warm as you\u00a0wait for help to arrive. As much as I love eating popsicles in the summer, I\u2019d hate\u00a0to turn into one.<\/p>\n

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Store these 15 items in the car and you\u2019ll be prepared for whatever mishaps come\u00a0your way.<\/h4>\n

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And since you\u2019re so prepared, go ahead and take one more precaution:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bring your car down to the New Jersey State Auto Auction<\/a> to get it checked out by
\none of our specialists. We\u2019ll make sure your car is working properly so you can
\ndrive with confidence.<\/p>\n

Is your car too far gone to fix? Browse our lot for an
\nupgrade! You deserve it. We may even buy your old car.<\/p>\n

Give us a call
\nat: 201-200-1100<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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