Be sure to brush up on how to change a tire, yourself. A car jack and lug wrench are all that is required to do this. Car Jack and Lug Wrench : To change that flat tire, you’re going to need the proper tools.Check to see if you have one and buy one if you don’t. Most cars, especially rentals, have a spare hidden in the floor of the trunk, just in case such a situation arises. Spare Tire: One of the most common issues on the road is a flat tire.To help maintain your vehicle and to fix minor problems, like a flat tire, consider packing these items. Your car itself needs to be given just as much attention as yourself or your road trip packing list. Now go and get your own water bottle – save the environment, save your wallet and stay hydrated. Invest in a good quality water bottle and fill it periodically. If you’re just buying plastic bottles, not only will you be wasting money, but you will also be creating clutter in your car (plus the environment and shit, man). You’re going to be drinking a lot of water on your journey – therefore you’ll need a water bottle. Make sure they’re there before you leave. These documents should be in your car at all times, regardless if you’re packing for a last-minute road trip or just going to the grocery store. Consider a spare set a road trip necessity: just in case. If it’s a rental, the fees for either of these could be enormous. You’ll have to get a special locksmith to come out there or even have your car towed. Take it from someone who’s been in this situation – if you lose your keys in the middle of nowhere, you could be screwed royally. Not sure roadside assistance is gonna fix that one… 8. A lot of travel insurances offer roadside assistance. If your car suffers catastrophic damage, you’re going to need roadside assistance for towing and repair. Unless you plan on including an auto shop’s worth of tools in your road trip packing list, you can’t be prepared for every disaster. If you’re on an epic road trip abroad, be sure to check and see which countries require an International Driver’s Permit. If you happen to be pulled over without a license, you could face a heavy fine. Obviously, you shouldn’t even be driving without one. It would also be smart to inform yourself about how to use each vehicle tool so you don’t depend on other people’s help as much. Make sure you bring an emergency kit for your car on your road trip – most include a pair of jumper cables, a tow rope, a set of essential tools, and ties. A vehicle can mysteriously fail, break, run into a ditch all that and even more. Just like you never know what could happen to yourself, one never knows what can happen to their car.
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