- Screwdrivers and wrenches of various sizes
- Jumper cables
- A jack & tire iron
- A can of "Fix-a-Flat" for temporarily sealing & inflating a flat tire
- Water for both the radiator & yourself
- Emergency flares & reflectors
- Gloves
- Blanket & towel
- Flashlight
- Cell phone
Check with your automobile insurance or cell phone carrier for prices on roadside assistance. Quite often, both will offer some sort of roadside assistance service that includes towing, fuel services and other helpful services. Of course, there is always the tried and true AAA. For an annual fee, it offers different packages that include tows at no extra charge, per year.
Your family will be safer once you have taken the steps to keeping your vehicle in its best condition. Not only will you have peace of mind, but you will save money in the long run.
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