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How to pack a roadside emergency kit

By Diane Dixon ASE Certified Service Consultant

Ready to hit the road?

Be sure to pack a roadside survival kit.

Here's a list of important items to bring:

· Copy of car warranty

· Contact number for emergency car service

· Map

· Cell phone

· Flashlight

· Extra batteries for flashlight

· First-aid kit

· Spare tire, inflated to recommended tire pressure

· Tire changing tools including an extension bar for leverage

· Jumper cables

· Road flares or triangles

· Container for gasoline

· Gloves

· Basic tool kit

· Blanket

· Rain poncho

· Windshield shade

· Extra wiper fluid

· Extra water for radiator

· Bottled water to drink

· Snacks that won't melt, such as protein bars, pretzels, raisins and sunflower seeds.