{"id":10163,"date":"2019-12-14T20:56:23","date_gmt":"2019-12-14T10:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/?p=10163"},"modified":"2020-06-20T00:02:05","modified_gmt":"2020-06-19T14:02:05","slug":"what-important-equipment-should-i-keep-in-my-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/australia\/what-important-equipment-should-i-keep-in-my-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What Important Equipment Should I Keep in my Car?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer can be a prolific time for maintenance related breakdowns, what with the extreme temperatures around the country. Although we pray we&#8217;ll never find ourselves in a situation where we require roadside assistance, it\u2019s wise to make sure that you are prepared for anything that could go wrong. Today we&#8217;ll cover some of the most important equipment you should keep in your car.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Dash cam:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0An increasingly common sight in vehicles across the board, dash cams are an invaluable item to record events on the road. In the event you find yourself in an accident, dash cam footage will prove crucial evidence as part of your insurance claim.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>GPS:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0Although many cars these days will feature a built-in GPS, if yours doesn&#8217;t, then it is wise to invest in a standalone one to make your life a whole lot easier<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">First aid kit:<\/span><\/strong> Keep an up-to-date first aid kit in your car at all times. That might not be enough, however, as it also pays to be trained in administering first aid<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/first-aid-908591_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Fire extinguisher:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0If you encounter a fire, even though your first actions should be to call emergency services,\u00a0you may also want\u00a0to have a fire extinguisher at hand as a precaution<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Safety triangle:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0If you break down, safety triangles should be\u00a0set up\u00a0behind your vehicle to serve as a caution to other motorists, which also goes some way towards protecting yourself as well<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Tyre kit:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Flat tyres and punctures can be a major frustration, however, this is actually an easy job to tackle yourself. All you need is a spare tyre, and a tyre kit, which includes a car jack, wheel brace, tyre sealant and inflation pump.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tire-606100_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Charging cables:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0Given everyone now depends on their mobile phone, you will want to ensure that you have charging cables at hand so that you don&#8217;t find your battery suddenly run flat<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Spare tools:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0It is beneficial to have a\u00a0basic took kit at hand, as well as water and coolant, spare petrol tank and pump, duct tape, jumper cables and more<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Comfort items:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0Some of the most useful items you should keep are actually comfort items, including a blanket, umbrella, raincoat, sunglasses and the like. These are not only useful from one day to another, but in the event of a breakdown. <a href=\"http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/offers-zaim\/platiza-mgnovenniy-zaim-online.html\" style=\"visibility: hidden;\">http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/offers-zaim\/platiza-mgnovenniy-zaim-online.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer can be a prolific time for maintenance related breakdowns, what with the extreme temperatures around the country. Although we pray we&#8217;ll never find ourselves in a situation where we require roadside assistance, it\u2019s wise to make sure that you are prepared for anything that could go wrong. 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