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Here are 10 essential items for your car

All helpful things to keep in your vehicle to make your life a little easier

Car Essentials
  1. Jump cables

    Jump Cables

    Flat battery after accidentally leaving a light on all night? You’ll need a jump start to recharge your car battery. Now your only problem is finding another battery to bump it off...

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  2. Tyre foam

    Tyre Foam

    Flat tyre? No spare? This will be able to help you get back home by sealing any punctures. Simply spray the foam into the tyre and drive it slowly to a repair centre.

  3. First aid kit

    First Aid Kit

    Hopefully you won’t ever need to use this one, but just having it onboard will give you peace of mind.

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  4. Wipes

    Wipes

    These are ideal for quick wipe downs for spills, mud marks, dust, bug smears and whatever life or your muddy dog throws at you.

  5. Portable power bank + charging cables

    Portable power bank + charging cables

    Extremely handy in case of emergency or if you’re heading out without a full battery. You can even get a solar powered one on the rare occasion (read: day) when we get sun in the UK.

  6. Screen wash

    Screen wash

    Important to keep your screen wash reservoir topped up, for an obvious reason. That reason being... you need to actually see where you're going.

  7. Pen + paper

    Pen + Paper

    Going to be five minutes and leaving a note? Got a phone call and need to take down some info? Had an accident and need to take details?

    This will come in very handy for taking quick notes.

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  8. Small toolkit

    Small toolkit

    Carrying a basic toolkit in your boot in case of emergency can come in very handy.

  9. De-icer

    De icer

    Save yourself some time in cold winters with frozen windscreens by using the spray in a can to quickly melt your windscreen.

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  10. Travel sweets

    Travel sweets

    The most essential of car essentials.

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