Looking to make a journey this festive period? Here are 10 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO HAVE IN YOUR CAR. #CarPartsNigeria I know first hand the types of experiences people can have when they’re caught out in the middle of nowhere and something goes wrong with their car with no help in sight. The end result was expensive towing, lots of time wasted, and in one case, one extremely cold night.


With that being said, here are 10 things you should always keep in your automobile for emergency’s sake.

1)Owner’s manual This should naturally be in your glove compartment anyway, but you want to make sure that it is indeed in your car. The owner’s manual provides a ton of useful information that can get you back on the road, such as detailed images of how to change a tire and so forth.

2)A phone with a fully charged battery, even without subscription it can call emergency lines.


3)High energy snacks and/or MREs Similar logic to the water; high-energy foods are essential.


4)Bottled water This is necessary for sustenance if you get stuck somewhere and have to wait for a while.


5)Jumper cables, because dead batteries happen to the best of us. We've got a crash course on how to jump-start a car, but you should familiarize yourself with your engine just in case things are a little different. Alternatively, you can pack an emergency battery booster so you don't have to rely on a Good Samaritan coming along.


6)First aid kit (and manual) This can be vital if you’re in an accident and someone has injuries. Slowing down bleeding quickly can mean the difference between walking something off and going into shock. You need a flashlight (and extra batteries) Similarly, a flashlight is utterly essential at night if you need to change a tire. Fire extinguisher (5 lb.) If you’re in an accident (or even if you’re not) and there’s a small fire, a fire extinguisher can stop something that could turn into a true disaster.

7)Tire Air Gauge This one isn’t so vital for emergencies, but is absolutely essential for preventive maintenance – keeping your tires fully inflated not only improves gas mileage, but reduces the risk of tire explosions.


Spare tire (in good condition), along with a tire jack and tire iron, because without them or someone else to help you, the spare tire is useless. Here's how to change a tire, in case you need a refresher. Also, if your wheels require a special security key, make sure that's always in your car too.


9)“Emergency money” A small amount of money in change and small bills can be invaluable for tipping tow truck people or all kinds of other situations that are easy to imagine.


10)Car repair information. A business card for our auto repair shop (Car Parts Nigeria) should also be stored in your glove compartment

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I know first hand the types of experiences people can have when they’re caught out in the middle of nowhere and something goes wrong with their car with no help in sight. The end result was expensive towing, lots of time wasted, and in one case, one extremely cold night.


With that being said, here are 10 things you should always keep in your automobile for emergency’s sake.

1)Owner’s manual This should naturally be in your glove compartment anyway, but you want to make sure that it is indeed in your car. The owner’s manual provides a ton of useful information that can get you back on the road, such as detailed images of how to change a tire and so forth.

2)A phone with a fully charged battery, even without subscription it can call emergency lines.


3)High energy snacks and/or MREs Similar logic to the water; high-energy foods are essential. 


4)Bottled water This is necessary for sustenance if you get stuck somewhere and have to wait for a while.


5)Jumper cables, because dead batteries happen to the best of us. We've got a crash course on how to jump-start a car, but you should familiarize yourself with your engine just in case things are a little different. Alternatively, you can pack an emergency battery booster so you don't have to rely on a Good Samaritan coming along.


6)First aid kit (and manual) This can be vital if you’re in an accident and someone has injuries. Slowing down bleeding quickly can mean the difference between walking something off and going into shock. You need a flashlight (and extra batteries) Similarly, a flashlight is utterly essential at night if you need to change a tire. Fire extinguisher (5 lb.) If you’re in an accident (or even if you’re not) and there’s a small fire, a fire extinguisher can stop something that could turn into a true disaster.

7)Tire Air Gauge This one isn’t so vital for emergencies, but is absolutely essential for preventive maintenance – keeping your tires fully inflated not only improves gas mileage, but reduces the risk of tire explosions.


Spare tire (in good condition), along with a tire jack and tire iron, because without them or someone else to help you, the spare tire is useless. Here's how to change a tire, in case you need a refresher. Also, if your wheels require a special security key, make sure that's always in your car too.


9)“Emergency money” A small amount of money in change and small bills can be invaluable for tipping tow truck people or all kinds of other situations that are easy to imagine.


10)Car repair information. A business card for our auto repair shop (Car Parts Nigeria) should also be stored in your glove compartment. We offer the best auto repair information and also car servicing. Contact ___

tried that no 9 but I always keep spending it on gala,Pepsi,plantain chips and recharge card.

How many tokunbo cars have owners manual

For this naija...I doubt most people have Bug-Out-Bags...

Good write up OP.

Money is the only situation Incase of emergency.

What about particulars and custom papers to avoid embarrassment

Nice one

Razor blade or sharp knife if you are stucked with your seat belt

OP skipped "particulars"!

CD for quickies. ..

a pack of condoms for emergency purposes

Tool box and vehicle particular

Reflex jacket in case of emergency on the road
Jack
Triangle light to indicate emergency
Spare tyre
Driver's license
Insurance policy
Vehicle particulars.

IN CASE YOU'RE IN 9JA
Fire extinguisher(according to 9Ja road safety commission)
Some cash to settle the guys on the road
Some bottles of wine in the boot
A rope to trail your car in case of breakdown.
And water to cool your engine

Complete Car particulars
Jack
Fire Extinguisher
Jumper Cable
Spare Tyre - A Must
Digital Camera- May come in handy someday
Triangle and jacket with reflection stripes
Set of Spanner and Screwdriver
First aid kit
Tire Pressure Gauge
Tow rope and strap
Emergency phone (Nokia Torchlight)

Also Nigerians should start installing dash cam in their cars too

Modified: 5 litre Jerrycan with hose (In case petrol finish for place u no fit quick see filling station)

Number 11: Fifty naira for NPF.

Luga, Incase of this bad boys blocking your way to collect your hard earned cash!

Nutase:
How many tokunbo cars have owners manual

Some do come with the owners manual.

If not, you can look it up on the web and download it.

Condom too.....emergency you know

[quote author=alpha2zulu post=51501292]Number 11: Fifty naira for NPF.[/quote




No be #20 again??

You forgot the most important item; tools, ie plier, spanners Andd screw drivers

Nutase:
How many tokunbo cars have owners manual

Some of these can be downloaded online. That's where I got mine. Thank God for internet. I have it now on my phone.

jordanbusly:
Looking to make a journey this festive period? Here are 10 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO HAVE IN YOUR CAR. #CarPartsNigeria I know first hand the types of experiences people can have when they’re caught out in the middle of nowhere and something goes wrong with their car with no help in sight. The end result was expensive towing, lots of time wasted, and in one case, one extremely cold night.


With that being said, here are 10 things you should always keep in your automobile for emergency’s sake.

1)Owner’s manual This should naturally be in your glove compartment anyway, but you want to make sure that it is indeed in your car. The owner’s manual provides a ton of useful information that can get you back on the road, such as detailed images of how to change a tire and so forth.

2)A phone with a fully charged battery, even without subscription it can call emergency lines.


3)High energy snacks and/or MREs Similar logic to the water; high-energy foods are essential.


4)Bottled water This is necessary for sustenance if you get stuck somewhere and have to wait for a while.


5)Jumper cables, because dead batteries happen to the best of us. We've got a crash course on how to jump-start a car, but you should familiarize yourself with your engine just in case things are a little different. Alternatively, you can pack an emergency battery booster so you don't have to rely on a Good Samaritan coming along.


6)First aid kit (and manual) This can be vital if you’re in an accident and someone has injuries. Slowing down bleeding quickly can mean the difference between walking something off and going into shock. You need a flashlight (and extra batteries) Similarly, a flashlight is utterly essential at night if you need to change a tire. Fire extinguisher (5 lb.) If you’re in an accident (or even if you’re not) and there’s a small fire, a fire extinguisher can stop something that could turn into a true disaster.

7)Tire Air Gauge This one isn’t so vital for emergencies, but is absolutely essential for preventive maintenance – keeping your tires fully inflated not only improves gas mileage, but reduces the risk of tire explosions.


Spare tire (in good condition), along with a tire jack and tire iron, because without them or someone else to help you, the spare tire is useless. Here's how to change a tire, in case you need a refresher. Also, if your wheels require a special security key, make sure that's always in your car too.


9)“Emergency money” A small amount of money in change and small bills can be invaluable for tipping tow truck people or all kinds of other situations that are easy to imagine.


10)Car repair information. A business card for our auto repair shop (Car Parts Nigeria) should also be stored in your glove compartment

http://carpartsnigeria.com/blogdetails/139

Thanks,this info is highly useful.

This is okay

Tissue paper is also essential

Flashlight is very important

This your list looks like smtn lifted out of an Oyibo textbook.
Just have 10/11 and 12/13 spanners and a screwdriver,can solve a lot of problems for U including that battery jumper,etc.
Talking from 22yrs experience on d road and as som1 who's interested in machines.

What about cans of chilled beer in ice...

What of razor blade?

me wey no get car kor?

Nice list!, especially the money part

Person wey never sleep for bush over night or leave him car for forest overnight no go understand

At the end cars are just gadgets, no matter how hard yu try to keep up with predictive maintenance, one very good day, d car go just fall ur. . . . .