Emergency kit list

[James. 9]

After this weekends debarcle at Tatton and nearly being stranded if it wasn't for Andy (C5 OEM) and his jump leads, I've decided to invest into a small kit of spares/consumables that I keep neatly in the boot for when such times (hopefully don't) arise.

 

I've pinned down the following:

 

1, First aid kit (already fitted)

2, Jump leads

3, Bottle of water (5 litre )

4, Zip ties and jubilee clips (about half a dozen of each)

5, Bottle of oil (1.5L)

6, Loose change (about a tenner in loose coins)

7, Waterpump pliers

8, Tow rope

 

I want to keep it as compact as possible so if anyone can make suggestions. Or if there is something I have overlooked then please raise your hand.

[aide 0]

halfords do a wee 'just in case' toolkit for about £19, very handy, it fits under my centre cushion on rear bench, i also carry a fire extinguisher for a bit of peace of mind and a selection of fuses.

[Conker 0]

How about...

 

 

Adjustable spanner

RAC card

Universal mobile phone charger

Paper and pen (for insurance details)

VW reversible screwdriver

Puncture repair/inflator can

Blanket

Spare bulbs

Spare fuses

Mini ice scraper

Warning triangle

Gaffa tape

Pen knife (or even better, a leatherman)

Ray Mears

[aide 0]

link to emergency toolkit http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_232701_langId_-1_categoryId_165572

[James. 9]

How about...

Ray Mears

 

Not very portable but thoroughly useful and informative. I could keep him in the boot and just re-direct the sunroof gutter water for him to live on. :lol:

[Wendy 0]

Wellies and a Credit Card to add to that list - I think

Oh and some snacks !!!! :lol:

[4eyes2wheels 0]

I have a large padded hi viz site jacket which is waterproof, warm, and shows up in the dark when fannying around at the side of the road

[stretch. 0]

My little Emergency Kit

 

- Jump Leads

- Hazard Triangle

- Spare Wheel, Jack, Wheel Brace

- 2 ltr water bottle

- 2 ltr Coolant

- 1 ltr Oil top up

- Small socket/screwdriver set (Front drivers door bin is the perfect spot for this on a 'rado )

- Nitrile Gloves

- First Aid kit

 

You'd be surprised at the amount of people who don't know where their spare tyre is. Let alone how to change the bugger. I work for the 3rd largest breakdown company and the most common phrase is "Oh... I don't know, I've never checked"

[Dr Forinor 0]

I work for the 3rd largest breakdown company and the most common phrase is "Oh... I don't know, I've never checked"

 

What other comments have you heard that are funny to us enthusiasts?

[OllieVR6 0]

"Oh... I don't know, I've never checked"

 

I really need to know the questions that you ask to get this response!!........

[stretch. 0]

Mainly "do you have a spare wheel?"

 

You do get the odd gem, had someone who didn't know where the engine was on their own bike. Loads of people who have dead key fob batteries but don't think of unlocking the car with the physical key!

 

Have you ever tried explaining the difference between a steelie and an alloy to someone who hasn't a clue! You get a lot of "yes... it has wheels"

 

The one that makes me cringe is someone locking their keys in th boot and finding out they keep the spare key in the glovebox...