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Car Essentials
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items I'm not yet a “car girl," but I do know what I need to have in case I'm put in a pinch. Here's a list of all the things I keep in my car to be sure I'm prepared for the situations that would stress me out daily otherwise.
Easy tire inflation if pressure is low or after patching a hole! I've gotten a flat and had to use this on the side of the road to put air in my spare!
Tire Inflators in Tire and Wheel Accessories(1000+)
Portable jump packs are the reason I drive without anxiety
Car Battery Chargers and Jump Starters ... - Walmart
Even though we have our battery, jumper cables are always a good thing to have
Jumper Cables in Car Battery Chargers and Jump ...
Basic first aid kit! Will come in handy way more than you think
Emergency Roadside Kits
travel toothbrush/toothpaste for unexpected overnighters;)
Travel Tooth Brush(1000+)
My FAVE dry shampoo, generic brand is the best
Dry Shampoo in Hair Care(1000+)
Car backup deodorant has saved me more times than I can even remember
Deodorant & Antiperspirant
Always keep a spoon in your car for impromptu ice cream trips. Gas station/ 7-11 plastic spoons suck for a pint of ice cream.
Spoon: S//P//O//O//N
If you live in a winter-enthusiastic location like I do, tire chains are a must for peace of mind in the winter.
Tire Chains
I always keep extra winshield wiper fluid in my car, especially in the wintertime when the road salt gets your windshield soooo dirty!!
Windshield Washer Fluids in Automotive Fluids(361)
If you're like me and have an older car, you don't have a screen or anything that allows you to easily connect via bluetooth. I've had one of these since I first got my car and it makes life SO much easier:)
Bluetooth Car Adapters
I used to try to hold my phone like a dummy but once I got a phone holder, I never went back
Car Phone Holders & Mounts in Phone ... - Walmart
If you're in a snowier place, I would absolutely recommend spending a few extra bucks on a solid ice scraper. I had to use mine this past winter to (aggressively) chip ice out of my wheel well that had sputtered up and frozen. I also like the ones wi...
Ice Scrapers in Exterior Car Parts & Accessories
This one is really only if you live in heavy-winter areas like I do. I worked at a ski resort and having a sturdy shovel in my car saved myself and coworkers from being stuck or trapped in far too many times.
Snow Shovels in Snow Removal(1000+)
I keep a travel sized toothpaste in my car to go with the brush, just in case;)
Toothpaste
I always have a hairbrush or mini hairbrush in my car in case I need to clean up my look after a windy ride or even if I'm just running late for work
Hair Brushes & Combs in Hair Styling Tools(1000+)
An extra charger eases like 86% of my anxiety when traveling. I have maps in my car, but if my phone dies and I have no idea where I am, I'm gonna panicccccc, so let's not
iPhone Chargers in iPhone Accessories(1000+)
This is the randall mcnally my mom got me before moving 2,000 miles away from home and not only is it useful for the possibly of getting lost, but I love to flip through it and find new places near me that I want to go see:)
Rand McNally Maps & Road Atlases(21) - Books
I learned this one in the snow the hard way.. at 6am before work!! agh!!! tire chains are a must have, but once you're actually stuck, it's near impossible to get them on. I got stuck blocking the way out of a driveway and he could have towed me out,...
Tow Chains in Chains(103)
These things are the BESTTTTT!!! I've had the same ones since 16 (I'm 22 now). They're so easy to empty, with velcro that opens at the bottom. I just empty mine while my gas is pumping. If I put anything in them that could rot (yogurt, unfinished fru...
Car Trash Bags
Having whatever kind of organizer that fits your needs and preferences is important, so it's lucky that there are a million different designs. This is where I keep a lot of things on this list like dry shampoo, toothbrush/toothpaste, extra charger, e...
Back Seat Organizers in Car Organizers - Walmart
Okay for everyone who doesn't know how to change a tire, this was something my dad gave me when I first got my car and it's so much easier than it looks. It's a band aid for a hole, but it'll get you to a shop and the instructions are so easy it's li...
Tire Plug Kit
My dad taught me to always have one of these in my car, so I have two. The nob at the end will break a car window in case of emergency and the slit in the side is a seat belt cutter. I have one in each of my front doors, and honestly, as a girl(espec...
Pocket Knife Glass Breaker
I fear getting tickets, so I always have at least 1 extra headlight bulb. If you have the kind of car where you need to remove the bumper to change a headlight, this is less of a necessity, but I was so glad I had it when I got 30 minutes from home (...
Headlight Bulbs in Car Lighting
This is a recent one for me and may be hit or miss if changing a fuse is something you're interested in/ capable of. I had to change a fuse at a gas station in the middle of nowhere to get my tail lights to work and it was honestly so easy, so I keep...
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Just in case a fuse needs changed:) I honestly keep my little toolbag in my car because I have room and it's helped me out a LOT
Needle Nose Pliers
I love my little sun shades, they have googly eyes on them and sometimes I sit in my car during my lunch break with them up so it's not so hot
Car Sun Shades in Interior Parts & Accessories