Essential accessories for car owners?

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kramer2006

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Hey folks. Unusual question.

I've recently bought my first car and I'd like to know what "accessories" experienced drivers have in their cars. I know that furry dice are a given, but I'm thinking tyre jack and other items essential for an emergency. What essential items should I buy for my new car?

Thanks.
 
disposable camera for pictures of scene of accident & damage
 
Fire extinguisher. If I didnt have one at hand I would have left the charred remains of my jeep on the M4 one sunday morning.
 
If you wear glasses - a spare pair! This is a legal requirement in Spain I think. I just keep my last pair in the car. The prescription typically doesn't change that much in my case - should keep me well within legal requirements. Just incase I sit or stand on them - not unheard of!
 
A12v Compressor that will work of the cigarette lighter. Possible to pump a flat tyre instead of changing on the side of the road in the rain
 
A high visibility jacket in the event of a tyre change etc. They only cost a few quid.They help keep your clothes clean as well. A lot of motorists need glasses.Make sure they can see you crouched down at the wheel.
 
Auto Express magazine tests many of the accessories mentioned. It should give you plenty of ideas. The web link is http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/archive/.

Hose reels test
Power polishers test
Towing pole test
Power pack test
Bike Carrier test
Driving shades feature
Pliers test
Jump lead test
Drying kit test
Car tool feature
Wheel polish test
Online route planner test
Circuit tester testIn-car safe test
Paint touch-up kit test
Parking aid test
Towing guide
Polish testSpring car-care feature
DIY car maintenance feature
Sat-nav test
Winter car-kit feature
In-car TV test
Roof box test
Offset spanner test
FM transmitter test
Microfibre cloth test
Roadside assistance featureDouble DIN ICE test
Cordless drill test
Hands-free kit test
Top Driving Days
Our 25 gifts for petrol heads
Power jack test
Headlamp bulb test
Phone charger test
Battery charger test
Torch test
Multitool test
Leather cleaner test
Vice test
Road atlas test
Car battery test
Bug cleaner test
Top 20 must-buys for your car
Advanced driver training feature
First-aid kit test
Wiper blade test
Sat-nav speed trap locator test
Vehicle tracking system feature
Vacuum test
Blind-spot mirror testIn-car DVD player test
Cordless worklight test

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A nail scissors.
Not for your nails, but if your hubcaps are held on with cable ties and you need to change your tyre, you need something to remove the cable tie!
 
I know that furry dice are a given
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Does a furry dice have any function other than hanging from the mirror? I've often wondered why such a high proportion of drivers have them. Isnt for the asthetics.
 
hi-vis vest is a legal requirement in some countries. Very useful and cheap.
blue-tooth handsfreee phone kits can be had for e50-e100. Everyone should have one for safety.

also
can of tyre weld
torch
jump leads
spare bulbs and fuses.
rope
first aid kit
If you ever carry babies: nappies and wipes, baby bottle and packet of liquid uht formula milk.
small socket and spanner set, breaker bar
cleaning cloth
bottle of water.

All this stuff costs very little, and can be stowed away for emergency use.
 
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