If you’re a first-time car owner, or if you’re heading on a big road trip, you should make the most of your boot. This is the ideal place to store essentials for your day-to-day life. Below, we explore the items you should keep in the boot of your car.
Maintenance and repair
You should keep any items that you can use to repair your car in your boot for emergencies. This could be something simple such as jump leads and a spare battery if your car battery goes flat. Or you could give yourself peace of mind by stowing a spare tyre in case you get a flat. In this scenario you’ll also need to store a car jack to give you the necessary clearance to change your tyre. If you have enough space, you can make this process more efficient by adding an electric wrench too.
Safety
Having safety equipment stored in your boot can give you peace of mind in case of an emergency. If there’s a breakdown, having hi-vis clothing can help you stand out on the hard shoulder and minimise the chances of an accident. On top of this, you can add to your safety equipment by storing a first-aid kit and a flashlight in case you need to work in the dark.
For weather
You should also store items that can help you in adverse weather conditions. If it’s icy outside a scraper can help skim frozen ice off your windscreen. De-icer can also help you remove ice without having to exert yourself. From there, a blanket and a tyre pressure gauge should be enough to see you through in adverse weather.
Miscellaneous
Depending on how frequently you drive, there are plenty of miscellaneous items you could consider storing in your boot. If you’re often travelling hundreds of miles then you could benefit from a phone charger. Ideally this will be compatible with a port in your car, allowing you to charge your phone on the go. On top of this, you could bring a spare change of clothes in case you spill anything on yourself. Many people also like to bring perishables and water: if you get hungry while you’re out on the road, you don’t want the hassle of finding somewhere to stop and buy food and drink.
Your car’s boot is crucial for storage. The items you stow in there can make your life a lot easier in an emergency. By putting the effort in and storing items for car repairs, safety and to deal with the weather you should have peace of mind knowing you’re prepared for any nasty surprises.
