With 45 years of experience as a tow truck company under our belts, we’ve seen it all. We are proud to help motorists in their time of need. Is there anything that you can keep in your car to make an accident or breakdown easier? We asked our Hopkinsville tow truck drivers what they wish everyone kept in their cars. Let’s have a look at what they said!
#1: Phone Charger
This was by far the most popular response. Phone batteries always seem to be depleted during the times we need them the most. Having a phone charger in your car makes sure that you can call for help whenever you need it. Whether you need to call a tow truck company or your insurance company, you need a working phone to do so!Â
#2: First Aid Kit
All of your vehicles should contain a fully-stocked first aid kit. Your first aid kit will help you all the time, not only in cases where you need to call a tow truck company. Whether you need to keep a large wound clean until paramedics arrive or need to tend to your child’s scraped knee, a first aid kit will always come in handy.
What are some essentials you should keep in your car first aid kit?
- Adhesive bandages
- Antiseptic wipes
- Antibiotic cream
- Sterile gloves
- Elastic bandages
- Instant cold packs
- Instead heat packs
- Emergency blanket
- Scissors
- Sterile Gauze
- Tweezers
Check out the Red Cross’ list for more detailed information!
#3: Spare Tire
Why would we put this on the list? Doesn’t every car come with a spare tire? Unfortunately, that’s no longer the case. While older makes and models were fitted with a spare tire, newer models often don’t have one.Â
As mileage requirements evolve, car manufacturers are scrambling to keep up. Removing a spare tire from a vehicle is a quick way to lose up to 60 pounds! Once you’re done reading this blog, go and make sure your car has a spare tire. They will make your life a lot easier if you ever get a flat. Don’t have a spare? Make sure to tell your tow truck company’s dispatcher.
#4:Emergency Escape Tool
Trust us, breaking a car window or cutting a seatbelt are near impossible tasks without the right equipment and tools. A small 2-in-1 car window breaker/seatbelt cutter tool can literally be the difference between life and death. It’s not nice to think of situations like your car quickly sinking in water or, on the opposite spectrum, catching on fire. That being said, it’s always best to be prepared. Emergency escape tools make quick work of breaking windows and cutting seat belts, allowing you ample time to escape your vehicle.
#5: Windshield Wiper Fluid
One of the basics to being a safe driver is being able to see the road. Having an extra bottle of windshield wiper fluid in the trunk won’t take up a lot of space and ensure that you always have great visibility. Weather can take a turn quickly, having a dirty windshield is not only dangerous for you but for all motorists around you. A tow truck company like Jones Bros. Towing & Trucking will be able to quickly deliver windshield wiper fluid to you in the case of an emergency.
Well, that’s our Hopkinsville tow truck driver’s top 5. What do you think of their suggestions? What are 5 items you must have in your car?