AA Car Essentials 5060114610651 Emergency Breakdown Kit

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Your emergency breakdown kit should include a visible, easy to reach first aid kit within its own sterile compartment or bag. You may require this whilst on the move – it doesn’t necessarily have to be saved for use during a breakdown. Within this, you should have: In colder weather, your car is more likely to not start. This could mean you have to jump start the vehicle. A first aid kit can help with any minor injuries you or others may suffer on the road. It should include items like sterile cleansing wipes, waterproof plasters in assorted sizes, dressings, scissors, powder-free gloves, and a Revive-Aid resuscitation face shield - or a similar product. Fire Extinguisher

The RAC can send trusted patrols to fix your car, motorcycle, van, or other vehicle, even if you don’t have breakdown cover. Simply call our non-member helpline on 03301598743.Should the worst happen and you or one of your passengers happens to injure themselves as a result of a collision, a first-aid kit will be a welcome addition to your tool kit. The team at St Andrew’s First Aid spoke to us about how important it is that this particular kit is at hand: “As the number of cars on our roads increases, so does the chances of collisions or drivers/passengers becoming ill whilst in a car. Jim Dorman, Operations and Policy Director with St Andrew’s First Aid believes that every driver should be first aid trained as part of the driving licence requirements but is also calling for first aid kits to be present in every car. The Wolfteeth feels heftyyet is compact enough to store out of the way in a boot cubby. The triangular light array has a variety of flashing modesand is clearly visible even in bright sunshine. You can’t mistake it for anything but a breakdown warning sign, either. A very bright torch function can also be used to help illuminate the car if you’re planning to do your own roadside repairs, and of course it can be propped up to leave your hands free for spannering or cursing at the sky. It’s rechargeable or runs on AA batteries. It's great value for a tool that feels like it will last for many years and is useful around the garage in everyday stuff, as well as in emergencies. A foot pump or puncture spray, allowing you to temporarily repair pressure loss or a puncture within your tyres Tweezers to remove any items safely and effectively from within the skin, such as splinters or glass

It's incredible how fast your windscreen can turn into a muddy mess without a regular spritz of screen wash, especially during the winter months. You should always keep a spare bottle of screen wash in your car. Similarly, it’s worth carrying de-icer and a scraper in your vehicle. Snow Shovel These keys are designed to make sure that your wheel and alloys can't be stolen. However, they're also used to change your wheel or tyres following an issue. Make sure you know where these are, as you'll be asked to hand them over to a mechanic after a breakdown so they can try and resolve the problem with your car. How to drive in winter - additional tipsThroughout the year, hundreds of thousands of Brits drive in other European countries – with many making the crossing into France, either by ferry or Eurotunnel. However, if you are currently in Europe, with no cover, and your vehicle has suffered from a breakdown – then these are the steps you need to take. The latest yearly statistics show that there were just over 170,000 road accident casualties in the UK. Even though this is the lowest recorded statistic since 1979, it shows that we cannot be complacent when thinking of the safety of ourselves and other road users. If an emergency occurs on the road, other nearby drivers and passengers are the ones who can respond immediately and offer assistance whilst waiting for the emergency services. Every car owner should ensure that a first aid kit is contained in their vehicle and be prepared to use it in an emergency.” Look to pull over safely and get out of your vehicle – while keeping a safe distance from moving traffic. Following this, you should look to call for assistance. When it comes to preparing for a car breakdown emergency, a map can be an essential tool to have in your kit. While many people rely on GPS or their smartphones for navigation, it's important to remember that these devices can lose signal or run out of battery, or even not work in a remote location, leaving you stranded without directions.