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Car Emergency Kit Basics

Prepare your car for emergencies

A car emergency kit should have jumper cables, tire repair/air, warning triangles, flashlight, basic tools, water/snacks, warm layers, and copies of insurance, adjusted for climate and trips.

Core Gear

Jumper cables, tire inflator/sealant, jack, lug wrench, triangles.

Safety and Comfort

Flashlight, gloves, warm layers/blanket, water, snacks.

Docs

Keep insurance, contacts, and roadside numbers; check annually.

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