What do you always have in the car?

TallGlass

Might not be a bad idea too see what others are carrying in there cars for emergencies or other!

For myself, it's a can of Tyreweld, for any punctures. Don't fancy risking my life trying to change a flat on a motorway. Have a can of interior cleaning for when I have spare time to clean down a few interior bits.

Friend of mine keeps 50€ in the car in case he needs fuel and forgets wallet.

Suppose there's the usual shopping bags, phone charges, aux cables.

StereoSound

I keep de icer in the car, even during the summer in case a new ice age starts.

my3cents

Far far too much ......

First Aid Kit
Emergency kit - bug out bag type stuff
Shovel
Roof rack
Large rucksack (empty)
Foot pump
12V Electric Pump
400W 12 to 240V inverter
Sleeping bag
Waterproofs
1/2 inch Socket Set
1/4 inch Socket Set
Screwdriver Set
Odd car specific tools (like oil filter attachment for socket set)
Odd car spare parts - mainly clutch cable as I though it was about to go 3 years ago.
Tow Rope
Jump leads
Plus a fair few other bits I've forgotten about.

joujoujou

Fleece jacket and hi-vis vest.

James Bond Junior

Jacket, simple tools, mini fire extinguisher, jump leads, obd reader and 36 bags for life.

antodeco

The missus

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

First aid kit,
Lamp
Blanket
Umbrella
Gloves
High Vis jacket
De-icer
Shopping bag
Box of matches
Various cloths and rags
Penknife
Rain poncho
About €15 in coin
Road map

And other stuff I forget about until emptying the car after trade in.

Paulzx

my3cents wrote: »

Far far too much ......

First Aid Kit
Emergency kit - bug out bag type stuff
Shovel
Roof rack
Large rucksack (empty)
Foot pump
12V Electric Pump
400W 12 to 240V inverter
Sleeping bag
Waterproofs
1/2 inch Socket Set
1/4 inch Socket Set
Screwdriver Set
Odd car specific tools (like oil filter attachment for socket set)
Odd car spare parts - mainly clutch cable as I though it was about to go 3 years ago.
Tow Rope
Jump leads
Plus a fair few other bits I've forgotten about.

I'd say the roof rack is needed for carrying the rest of that stuff around:D

Atlantic Dawn

Screenwash
Babywipes
First Aid kit
Reusable bags
Cargo net
Small socket set
2 Screwdrivers (philips and flat)
Some cableties
Spare headlight bulb
Spare brakelight bulb
Spare taillight bulb

Grolschevik

Blanket,
Wet wipes,
Peanuts, salt, pepper, cutlery,
Multitool with hammer/hatchet,
Multitool with pliers,
Loads of CDs,
Screen wipes,
Chamois,
Ice scraper,
Maps,
Very large screwdriver,
Shopping trolley tokens,
Antibacterial gel,
Sunglasses,
Pen,
Steering wheel lock,
Old fashioned tyre pressure gauge,
Air compressor,
Extendable nut wrench,
The wrench and jack that came with the car,
Two pairs of gloves,
De icer,
WD40,
A couple of rear bulbs,
Two Swiss army style penknives,
Old bathmats for kneeling on,
Umbrella,
No doubt there's other **** I can't remember...

marklazarcovic

Fuel

tom_k

Jump leads.
Two hi-viz vests.
Small tool kit.
Head torch.
Jacket/hat in winter (11 months of the year).
Retractable knife.
Phone charger.

Oliver Beetroot

Tins of beans and a can opener. In case I get stranded.

166man

Grolschevik wrote: »

Blanket,
Wet wipes,
Peanuts, salt, pepper, cutlery,
Multitool with hammer/hatchet,
Multitool with pliers,
Loads of CDs,
Screen wipes,
Chamois,
Ice scraper,
Maps,
Very large screwdriver,
Shopping trolley tokens,
Antibacterial gel,
Sunglasses,
Pen,
Steering wheel lock,
Old fashioned tyre pressure gauge,
Air compressor,
Extendable nut wrench,
The wrench and jack that came with the car,
Two pairs of gloves,
De icer,
WD40,
A couple of rear bulbs,
No doubt there's other **** I can't remember...

Good lord... Do you drive through Mongolia on a daily basis?

I keep fuel in my car which normally gets me where I want to go to! :pac:

Umbrella
Hat
Gloves
Waterproof coat and pull ups.
Deicer and scraper.
Pens
Phone Chargers.
Sunglasses
Towel
Panadol and Gaviscon.
Water and beaker for above.
Pen knife.
Torch that you wind up.
€50 note and about €5 in change.

my3cents

Paulzx wrote: »

I'd say the roof rack is needed for carrying the rest of that stuff around:D

Its actually held on the underside of the boot with 4 bungee straps taking up very little room and has been used to bring impromptu purchases like a sofa home :rolleyes:

There are a few things I remember now that I missed off the first list..
Camera
Head Torch
Tape measure > handy to check if something will fit fit the roof rack
Blanket
Tarpaulin
Several Sporkes (a cross between a spoon and a fork handy for takeaways)
Phone (keep an old one in the dash for emergencies)
Gloves
Binoculars
Fire extinguisher
Emergency seat belt cutter and window breaking tool (attached to drivers sun shield)
Hand wipes
USB charger that fits the cigarette lighter

And thats about it except for an organiser bag I keep some useful bits in that are so useful I've forgotten what they are. Seem to remember there's a full can of radweld in there and a can of tyreweld.

It is actually due a tidy up as I used both socket sets when I changed the alternator recently and because they were fitted into a recess under the carpet in the boot I pulled everything out to get at them and haven't put it all back in its "home" yet.

It really is surprising how much you can fit in around things. The spare tyre for example has plenty of space under it and around it for roadside emergency stuff. The trick is to wrap it all up and secure it so it doesn't rattle.

Knine

The kids, a few dogs, even more dog leads, 7 empty plastic bags, empty crisp packets, half empty can of coke, a pen that does not work, 3 coats, odd socks.

I seriously need to clean out the car.

CFlat

my3cents wrote: »

Far far too much ......

First Aid Kit
Emergency kit - bug out bag type stuff
Shovel
Roof rack
Large rucksack (empty)
Foot pump
12V Electric Pump
400W 12 to 240V inverter
Sleeping bag
Waterproofs
1/2 inch Socket Set
1/4 inch Socket Set
Screwdriver Set
Odd car specific tools (like oil filter attachment for socket set)
Odd car spare parts - mainly clutch cable as I though it was about to go 3 years ago.
Tow Rope
Jump leads
Plus a fair few other bits I've forgotten about.

If i ever break down I hope you're driving past.

Baby wipes
Sun Tan lotion(Factor 10)
Tyre Foam
Sun Glasses(numerous)
Brush
Bags for shopping.
Pens
A size 12 spanner(I genuinely don't know why I put that there)

my3cents

CFlat wrote: »

If i ever break down I hope you're driving past.

Baby wipes
Sun Tan lotion(Factor 10)
Tyre Foam
Sun Glasses(numerous)
Brush
Bags for shopping.
Pens
A size 12 spanner(I genuinely don't know why I put that there)

You'll be OK as long as the misses isn't with me, when she is in the car she expressly forbids me to help any motorists stranded on the side of the road, probably because I stop too often to help out.

Guy:Incognito

James Bond Junior wrote: »

36 bags for life.

In case you have to go shopping for a small town?

Nekarsulm

Digital camera
Cheepo spare phone
Sunglasses
Bottle of dishwasher rinse-aid
De-icer
Quality breaker bar and socket to fit wheel bolts

If its snowey, usually add a tow rope. Stormy, throw in a little chainsaw. Usually the Stihl 170.

Field east

Matches in an airtight jar
A few lengths of baler twine- to compliment roofrack
A few ratchets

kay 9

Most of my plumbing hand tools, couple drills and plenty of jackets and always have a change of clothes. Plenty of other little items in all the storage compartments. Oh and u keep most of my detailing items on board as well. Have to empty it all for the nct next week.

Minera

Gosh you are all so organised I always have about 10 cds in the car and a phone charger that's about it ☺ must get a 'kit' together.

James Bond Junior

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

In case you have to go shopping for a small town?

Exaggerated ever so slightly!

nice_guy80

Gerry can full of green diesel















Only kidding.

John_Rambo

Rope
Cable ties
Gaffer tape
Chloroform
plastic sheeting
Hammer
Saw
Shovel
Bag of lime

CFlat

John_Rambo wrote: »

Rope
Cable ties
Gaffer tape
Chloroform
plastic sheeting
Hammer
Saw
Shovel
Bag of lime

Fred West back from the beyond.

Dartz

Currently:

10W40 Oil
15W40 Oil
2-Stroke Oil
Footpump
Car wipes
Head torch
Hand torch
Compressor and tyre go - but not the lid for the goo
Jack.
Wheelbrace
First Aid kit
Work tools
A roll of muddy foil insulation
Boots
Runners
Work jacket
Christmas presents
...

I think

jimmy blevins

One of these would be handy to have in the boot:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/TP-82. 😉

Junglewoman

Spare pair of (prescription) glasses.

kirving

Socket set, with screwdriver bits, etc.
Fire Extinguisher.
4X Powerflares.
Water (for the car).
Glass hammer/seatbelt cutter (Which I still need to mount under my seat).
First aid kit.
Leatherman like multitool.
Mini swiss army knife on my keys.
A few hi-vis jackets.
Extendable breaker bar.
Way bigger torch than I need.
Cord for tying the boot lid down.
Always make sure I've a coat in the boot.
Cable ties.

aujopimur

€50 in case I get lucky, toilet roll and spare jocks.

Colser

All that's in the boot is an umbrella..in the car I've phone charger,chewing gum,sachets of salt/vinegar/ketchup,knife,CDs and either a new parking disc or an old one I can try to use again and sometimes a magazine for when I'm waiting at the school.I hate clutter in the car

Supergurrier

Water
Pain Killers
Demisting pad
Power bank
Chewing gum
Vaping gear
Pen
Loose change
Insurance cert

boobar

Diesel can, extra oil, spare tyre, torch, high vis jacket.

deandean

Duct tape.
A shovel.
A bag of lime.
Smokes and a lighter.
I travel light.

Grueller

Currently,
Chainsaw, stakes, barbed wire, staples,wire strainer and other assorted fencing tools. Stanley knife, bags of cattle nuts, and loads of baler twine. This a jeep not a car BTW.

Noveight

~€10 in coins.
Aux chord.
Spare gym gear.
Phone charger.
Aftershave or deodorant.
A few pens.

Bluefoam

I keep a friends bra in the car... not for any reason other than the fact that it fell out of her bag one day and got lost behind the back seats, when I found it I put in in the glove box so I could give it back to her. It's been in the glove box for a couple of years now and is a lucky charm & a running joke between us... It even got swapped over when I changed cars.

Cee-Jay-Cee

12v tyre pump
De-icer
Torch
Hi-Viz gilet.
Leathernan tool

bladespin

Toolbox (tools inside lol)
First responder kit
Mobile phone
Jacket
Beakon and flashlight (spare battery)
Coat
Water