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Automotive Essentials
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items I grew up in a garage. This list will make you more confident on the side of the road. I will add a few things that might not be necessary, but these are the outmost basics. Adjustable wrenches, set of screwdrivers, a flashlight, and a set of jumper ...
The pliers are my favorite to use getting hose clamps on, and will double as a hammer in a pinch. The interchangeable screwdriver is a huge plus.
Kobalt Kobalt Electrician's tool kit 10-18 AWG Solid , 12-20 AWG Stranded
Whether you are working on the brakes or the engine belts, a set of adjustable wrenches are literally the first thing I'm putting on this list. It is the number one tool I use the most when I'm working on my vehicles. If any Kobalt tools break just t...
Kobalt Adjustable Wrenches at Lowes.com
Put a few of these in a ziplock bag for emergency stranded comfort. Keep a few bottles of water and your favorite tea bags in the car with you. Not only for drinks but packing a broken tooth with a tea bag will get you through until EMS arrives. Krog...
Kroger - Bigelow® Constant Comment Tea Bags, 20 ct
Literally the best set of wrenches I've ever owned
Kobalt Combination Wrenches & Sets at Lowes.com
Let's face it, sometimes you just need an air pump. This one says it can fill 15 flat to full vehicle tires on one battery charge. Lightweight for backpacking on your bicycle or motorcycle.
Ophanie Cordless Portable Tire Inflator
Small but mighty, this hacksaw can get through PVC pipe emergencies or small debris that needs cut to move. Honestly I put this in my car because I get stranded sometimes due to flooding or down electrical lines. If I'm stranded in the cold this will...
Project Source 68203 6-in Extra fine cut Hack Saw
I have two of these. Not making commission on these I just genuinely love them. Fun fact. I had one of these in my car and someone broke into my car one night in front of my house and I spent three days in jail for roughing up the robber. With a flas...
Rural King 8000 L rechargeable (no commission)
Harbor freight bottle jacks are my go to. The wobbly of a small flimsy floor jack with an arm can fall over at any time. These sturdy, straight up and down design are what any backyard weekend mechanic needs.
PITTSBURGH 12 Ton Hydraulic Bottle Jack
I'm just not a tool bag kinda girl. This apron fits on any 5 gallon bucket, keeping your most used sockets in one pocket for easy access. Will hold plenty of valuable tools within reach of your project and then just pick the whole thing up and put it...
Tool organizer
Ideal for fixing holes in broken headlight covers, holding a few hoses out of the way while working in a confined space, labeling lines, make shift bandage in an emergency
Scotch Heavy Duty Tape 3 Rolls
16ft is a good distance if the vehicle is parked into a spot and can't be reached.
Kobalt 16-ft Standard Jumper Cable
You might think I'm joking but this pump is one of the best emergency air pumps I've ever used. Thin and doesn't take up much space, can be taken with you into a field or woods where your vehicle doesn't reach.
High Flow Hand Air Pump
You need a solid four way to be able to get proper leverage. Even if you have to put a jack under one side and loosen the lugs. So how to safely use this method, put the correct fitting on your lug wrench. Put a block of wood or stack of magazines un...
4 Way Tire Irons
The complete kit if you are starting from scratch to backyard professional.
Kobalt Tool Sets at Lowes.com
I bought this for my elderly mom to get my attention if she falls in the house. Great keychain for hiking and camping. NOTE this is extremely loud and after a few uses the battery needs replaced to maintain the same level of sound.
Birdie Set of 2 Personal Safety Alarms
Book of maps. GPS doesn't work everywhere
North America Road Atlas
Any big hoodie will do but I picked this one because they sell up to 6X. Think extra fabric covers more area for warmth
Big hoodie
Working on hot brakes or fixing a tire can be challenging. From oil changes to working on the water pump these gloves keep my hands from being torn up or burned on hot parts. Machine washable and easy to wear with additional latex gloves if needed.
CRAFTSMAN Large Goatskin Mechanic Gloves
Under $30 the comfort of having hand warmers in an emergency. I'm always preparing for a breakdown.
OCOOPA Magnetic Hand Warmers Rechargeable 2 Pack