~ EMERGENCY KIT ~
#1
05-14-2007, 08:46 AM
~ EMERGENCY KIT ~
[align=center][/align][align=center]Do you carry a RoadsideEmergency Kit[/align][align=center]in your Monte Carlo?[/align][align=center]__________________________________________________ ________[/align][align=center][/align][align=center][:-][/align][align=center]- Members, add your suggestions comments to the belowreport -[/align][align=center]_____________________________________
Equip yourself with these necessary items [/align][align=center]before you hit the road.[/align][align=center]A few basics can help you get back on the road quickly.
Get familiar with how to change a tire by referring to the owner's manual. For minor punctures, a foam tire sealant can be used but is not recommended by tire shops.
A cell phone can be the most valuable item to have in case of an emergency. Keep a car charger handy and leave the retractable antenna extended when traveling.
A roadside emergency can happen at any time, whether your car is new or old. A range of problems can cause it, from a tire failure or mechanical breakdown to running out of fuel. At best, it's an annoyance; at worst, it can compromise your safety. Being prepared with a basic emergency kit can increase your safety, reduce stress, and help you get back on the road faster. Even if you have roadside-assistance coverage or an automobile-club membership with roadside assistance, you usually need access to a phone in order to contact them and you may have to wait on the side of the road for an hour or more before help arrives. That's why we recommend that drivers carry certain items in their vehicle, even if it only gets used for everyday, around-town driving. This basic kit can be supplemented with additional items if you go on a long-distance trip or have to deal with winter weather conditions.
It's also important to make periodic checks on the equipment to ensure it's in working order—that the spare tire is properly inflated, batteries are not discharged, first-aid supplies are current, water is fresh, and food is dry. In addition, be familiar with how each tool works, from the cellular phone to the jack, before you need to use it in an emergency.
BASIC KIT
This kit is intended to aid you in getting help, signaling your car's presence to other motorists, and tackling simple challenges.
[b]Cellular phone. We don't recommend that you talk on a cell phone while driving, but in an emergency, this can be the single most valuable component of your kit. Keep a car charger handy. This device plugs into the cigarette lighter or other power point in the car and charges the battery of your cell phone. When traveling, it's best to leave your cell phone on and, if applicable, leave the retractable antenna extended. This may shorten the time it takes you to reach 911, if necessary. Emergency tip: If you have to dial 911, remember that your location and phone number aren't always available to an emergency operator when calling from a cell phone. So give the operator your number and any information you have about your location. Ignore any "no service" messages on the phone and try the c
Equip yourself with these necessary items [/align][align=center]before you hit the road.[/align][align=center]A few basics can help you get back on the road quickly.
Get familiar with how to change a tire by referring to the owner's manual. For minor punctures, a foam tire sealant can be used but is not recommended by tire shops.
A cell phone can be the most valuable item to have in case of an emergency. Keep a car charger handy and leave the retractable antenna extended when traveling.
A roadside emergency can happen at any time, whether your car is new or old. A range of problems can cause it, from a tire failure or mechanical breakdown to running out of fuel. At best, it's an annoyance; at worst, it can compromise your safety. Being prepared with a basic emergency kit can increase your safety, reduce stress, and help you get back on the road faster. Even if you have roadside-assistance coverage or an automobile-club membership with roadside assistance, you usually need access to a phone in order to contact them and you may have to wait on the side of the road for an hour or more before help arrives. That's why we recommend that drivers carry certain items in their vehicle, even if it only gets used for everyday, around-town driving. This basic kit can be supplemented with additional items if you go on a long-distance trip or have to deal with winter weather conditions.
It's also important to make periodic checks on the equipment to ensure it's in working order—that the spare tire is properly inflated, batteries are not discharged, first-aid supplies are current, water is fresh, and food is dry. In addition, be familiar with how each tool works, from the cellular phone to the jack, before you need to use it in an emergency.
BASIC KIT
This kit is intended to aid you in getting help, signaling your car's presence to other motorists, and tackling simple challenges.
[b]Cellular phone. We don't recommend that you talk on a cell phone while driving, but in an emergency, this can be the single most valuable component of your kit. Keep a car charger handy. This device plugs into the cigarette lighter or other power point in the car and charges the battery of your cell phone. When traveling, it's best to leave your cell phone on and, if applicable, leave the retractable antenna extended. This may shorten the time it takes you to reach 911, if necessary. Emergency tip: If you have to dial 911, remember that your location and phone number aren't always available to an emergency operator when calling from a cell phone. So give the operator your number and any information you have about your location. Ignore any "no service" messages on the phone and try the c
#2
05-14-2007, 08:55 AM
RE: - Do You ?
[align=center]How To[/align][align=center]Create Your Own Roadside Emergency Kit
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View the How To video for this article[/align][align=center]Have you ever been in this scenario? It's 11:00 p.m.; you're driving on a lone country road that's dark and desolate. You know in an instant that something's wrong. Controlling the vehicle becomes increasingly difficult and you ease the car to the side of the road. Getting out, you see that the left rear tire is flat and you're already running on your spare.
If you're lucky to have an account with the Auto Club and your cellular phone works, or are driving a Caddy with OnStar, help is only a phone call away. If not, you're either faced with having to hail a passing motorist or spend a night in the boonies. That is, unless you have a well-stocked emergency roadside kit in the trunk of your car.
When it comes to commuting or traveling any lengthy distance, a roadside emergency kit can mean the difference between getting back on the road or being stuck for a long period of time. A roadside emergency kit is the one item that every vehicle should have; yet most of us never carry any of the basic items to help you get back on the road quickly and safely.
Some of the basic items include:
[/align][ul][*][align=center]12-foot jumper cables [/align][*][align=center]Four 15-minute roadside flares [/align][*][align=center]Two quarts of oil [/align][*][align=center]Gallon of antifreeze [/align][*][align=center]First aid kit (including an assortment of bandages, gauze, adhesive tape, antiseptic cream, instant ice and heat compresses, scissors and aspirin) [/align][*][align=center]Blanket [/align][*][align=center]Extra fuses [/align][*][align=center]Flashlight and extra batteries [/align][*][align=center]Flat head screwdrivers [/align][*][align=center]Phillips head screwdrivers [/align][*][align=center]Pliers [/align][*][align=center]Vise Grips [/align][*][align=center]Adjustable wrench [/align][*][align=center]Tire inflator (such as a Fix-A-Flat) [/align][*][align=center]Tire pressure gauge [/align][*][align=center]Rags [/align][*][align=center]Roll of paper towels [/align][*][align=center]Roll of duct tape [/align][*][align=center]Spray bottle with washer fluid [/align][*][align=center]Pocketknife [/align][*][align=center]Ice scraper [/align][*][align=center]Pen and paper [/align][*][align=center]Help sign [/align][*][align=center]Granola or energy bars [/align][*][align=center]Bottled water [/align][*][align=center]and heavy-duty nylon bag to carry it all in. [/align][/ul][align=center][b]Granted, all these items practically necessitate a Ford Excursion to haul them down the road, but a basic version with two roadside flares, a quart of oil, small first aid kit, extra fuses, flashlight, Leatherman Tool (or any other multipurpose tool commonly containing pliers, wire cutters, knife, saw, bottle opener, screwdrivers, files and an awl), tire inflator, rags, pocket knife, pen and paper and a help sign will take up a minimal amount of trunk space.
A few companies offer pre-assembled emergency roadside kits, ranging from RightTrak's 58-piece Deluxe Auto Safety Kit ($24.00) to the 78-piece Auto First Aid Kit from Home First Aid ($39.95). While these kits contain the basics in a small convenient carrier, you might want to augment yours with a few of the items listed above to suit your needs.
Before you actually use your kit in an emergen
[/align][align=center]
View the How To video for this article[/align][align=center]Have you ever been in this scenario? It's 11:00 p.m.; you're driving on a lone country road that's dark and desolate. You know in an instant that something's wrong. Controlling the vehicle becomes increasingly difficult and you ease the car to the side of the road. Getting out, you see that the left rear tire is flat and you're already running on your spare. If you're lucky to have an account with the Auto Club and your cellular phone works, or are driving a Caddy with OnStar, help is only a phone call away. If not, you're either faced with having to hail a passing motorist or spend a night in the boonies. That is, unless you have a well-stocked emergency roadside kit in the trunk of your car.
When it comes to commuting or traveling any lengthy distance, a roadside emergency kit can mean the difference between getting back on the road or being stuck for a long period of time. A roadside emergency kit is the one item that every vehicle should have; yet most of us never carry any of the basic items to help you get back on the road quickly and safely.
Some of the basic items include:
[/align][ul][*][align=center]12-foot jumper cables [/align][*][align=center]Four 15-minute roadside flares [/align][*][align=center]Two quarts of oil [/align][*][align=center]Gallon of antifreeze [/align][*][align=center]First aid kit (including an assortment of bandages, gauze, adhesive tape, antiseptic cream, instant ice and heat compresses, scissors and aspirin) [/align][*][align=center]Blanket [/align][*][align=center]Extra fuses [/align][*][align=center]Flashlight and extra batteries [/align][*][align=center]Flat head screwdrivers [/align][*][align=center]Phillips head screwdrivers [/align][*][align=center]Pliers [/align][*][align=center]Vise Grips [/align][*][align=center]Adjustable wrench [/align][*][align=center]Tire inflator (such as a Fix-A-Flat) [/align][*][align=center]Tire pressure gauge [/align][*][align=center]Rags [/align][*][align=center]Roll of paper towels [/align][*][align=center]Roll of duct tape [/align][*][align=center]Spray bottle with washer fluid [/align][*][align=center]Pocketknife [/align][*][align=center]Ice scraper [/align][*][align=center]Pen and paper [/align][*][align=center]Help sign [/align][*][align=center]Granola or energy bars [/align][*][align=center]Bottled water [/align][*][align=center]and heavy-duty nylon bag to carry it all in. [/align][/ul][align=center][b]Granted, all these items practically necessitate a Ford Excursion to haul them down the road, but a basic version with two roadside flares, a quart of oil, small first aid kit, extra fuses, flashlight, Leatherman Tool (or any other multipurpose tool commonly containing pliers, wire cutters, knife, saw, bottle opener, screwdrivers, files and an awl), tire inflator, rags, pocket knife, pen and paper and a help sign will take up a minimal amount of trunk space.
A few companies offer pre-assembled emergency roadside kits, ranging from RightTrak's 58-piece Deluxe Auto Safety Kit ($24.00) to the 78-piece Auto First Aid Kit from Home First Aid ($39.95). While these kits contain the basics in a small convenient carrier, you might want to augment yours with a few of the items listed above to suit your needs.
Before you actually use your kit in an emergen
#3
05-14-2007, 09:13 AM
RE: - Do You ?
[align=center]Below are some products[/align][align=center]
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Emergency Kits - Safety Girl Safety Girl Emergency Car Kit for Women Roadside Emergency Kit - Pink - 7.25 W x 5.75 H in.
Buy new: $49.99 $31.99
2 Used & new from $31.99
In Stock
2.
AAA Emergency Road Assistance Kit
Buy new: $29.95
In Stock
3.
Emergency Roadside Kit in Canvas Bag
Buy new: $44.95
2 Used & new from $44.95
Usually ships in 2 to 3 days
4.
Emergency Tire Tote
Buy new: $14.95
In Stock
[color=#666666][size=1]
1.
Emergency Kits - Safety Girl Safety Girl Emergency Car Kit for Women Roadside Emergency Kit - Pink - 7.25 W x 5.75 H in.
Buy new: $49.99 $31.99
2 Used & new from $31.99
In Stock
2.
AAA Emergency Road Assistance Kit
Buy new: $29.95
In Stock
3.
Emergency Roadside Kit in Canvas Bag
Buy new: $44.95
2 Used & new from $44.95
Usually ships in 2 to 3 days
4.
Emergency Tire Tote
Buy new: $14.95
In Stock
[color=#666666][size=1]
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