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Weathering the Storm: The 10 Items you Need in your Care in Case of an Emergency

• Whatever the reason for your car breaking down, it’s important to have the necessary tools and supplies in your car in case you are stuck for a short or long period of time. Check out our list below to ensure you are able to weather any storm.

1. Cell Phone

No need for a major investment here, truly the cheapest phone with the ability to call a tow will do.

2. Triangle and Flares

Reflective triangles and road flares will ensure that other drivers see you and your vehicle and proceed with caution.

3. Jumper CablesThe most common reason a car stops is because

the battery is dead. Save yourself some panic by keeping a set of jumper cables in the truck.

4. Flashlight

People rely on smart phones so heavily know for things like a quick light source that they forget that there are devices specifically for that purpose. Save your battery life by keeping a flashlight and batteries in your car.

5. Food

Granola bars, power bars, crackers and peanut butter, and other similar snacks are compact, withstand long periods of extreme temperature and can be very filling.

6. Water

Water is essential for your body especially if you are going to be stuck for a long period or even a short period under the hot sun.

7. Blanket

You might get stuck somewhere cold. You might get stuck at night. You might need to sit on the ground near your car for three hours while someone fixes it. You might need to sleep in your car.

8. Pad and Pen

• There is literally no emergency situation where a pad and pen will not be useful. If you’re in an accident, you need to collect insurance information and jot down notes of what happened.

9. First Aid Kit

• In case of an emergency you should always have a first aid kit. There is a reason that these often unused boxes are required everywhere people go so have one on hand.

10. Cash or Credit Card

• When you get into an unexpected emergency, don’t get completely stuck by having no form of payment. Cash is ideal, but if you are uncomfortable leaving an emergency stash in your car, tuck an emergency credit card in a secret compartment.

Check us out!

• At Matthey Automotive, we know we can take care of your car and get you back on the road, but you need to get to us first! Keep your emergency survival kit in your car, just in case, and come see us when you need a hand.

• To find out more about our services, check out http://www.mattheyautomotive.com.