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What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by ArmadaHQ001(op): 6:45pm On Sep 14, 2024
Asides the regular toolbox and it's entails that should be in a car, there are a few other important things every car owner must have in their car.

Empty fuel can
Imagine running out of fuel on a very lonely load with the nearest fuel station a few kilometers up ahead and not having an empty fuel gallon to buy some in. Frustrating right? I thought so. Not all breakdowns are down to punctured tyres and dead batteries. Running out of fuel can also leave you high and dry, sometimes at a time you least expect too.

Jump leads
If you ever have a flat battery and find help, you won't necessarily have to remove both batteries to start your car. A jump lead helps jumpstart a car without having to take out the battery.

First aid kit
It never hurts to carry a basic first aid kit, whether you catch your finger while topping up oil, or are involved in a more serious accident.

Make sure your first aid kit is well stocked with plasters, bandages, tape, and gauze. A bottle of antiseptic spray probably wouldn’t go to waste either.

A torch
It's one thing for your car to breakdown, but it's a different ball game if your car ever breaks down in the dark.
A torch gives you the chance of doing a quick fix, if you're ever stranded at night on a very dark road.

In conclusion, aside from the regular toolbox and its contents, there are several essential items that every car owner should keep in their vehicle to ensure safety and preparedness for unexpected situations. These include:

As inconsequential as these may seem, having these items can help prevent bad situations, ensure safety, and provide peace while driving. It's best to be prepared and have these items in your car, than be prepared and have these essential items in your car, especially during King journeys or areas with limited services.
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by RealLordZeus(m): 6:59pm On Sep 14, 2024
CD

Give it the meaning you want
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by elijames(m): 7:44pm On Sep 14, 2024
Totally agree with the essentials you’ve mentioned! Just adding that a basic multi-tool can also be a lifesaver. You never know when you might need a screwdriver or pliers on the spot.
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by Abee79(m):
1. Extra fan belt
2. Razor blade
3. Jack knife
4. Mini-tyre pumping machine
5. Koboko
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by NoahHadNoArk: 8:55pm On Sep 14, 2024
RealLordZeus:
CD

Give it the meaning you want
Compact discs yea that’s true,

All ye lovers of music😊
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by Whois(m): 10:18am On Sep 15, 2024
Abee79:
1. Extra fan belt
2. Razor blade
3. Jack knife
4. Mini-tyre pumping machine
5. Koboko
Funny and on point list. I have all except the koboko and instead of blade I have scissors.
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by nurey(m): 4:53am On Sep 16, 2024
Hand gun

AR-15 rifle

Bazooka

Hand grenades

My teleporting device

My A.I double incase the future grabbers come for me
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by Bazztadewu: 12:36pm On Sep 16, 2024
Mine are up to 5.
Extra tyre.
Screw driver for opening my 8screw fuel tank cos since I dey buy 6litrrs,my guage has remained on zero till I remove battery head and connect back
3....pef
4.extra 5litres inside mini iron keg.
5. Extra cash just incase agbero wahala,police wahala.my docs expired 2years back and I won't renew them ,no matter what.
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by ArmadaHQ001(op): 9:38am On Sep 17, 2024
elijames:
Totally agree with the essentials you’ve mentioned! Just adding that a basic multi-tool can also be a lifesaver. You never know when you might need a screwdriver or pliers on the spot.
Exactly! These eventualities most times don't give you forewarning, and so it's best to be forearmed.
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by ArmadaHQ001(op): 9:40am On Sep 17, 2024
Bazztadewu:
Mine are up to 5.
Extra tyre.
Screw driver for opening my 8screw fuel tank cos since I dey buy 6litrrs,my guage has remained on zero till I remove battery head and connect back
3....pef
4.extra 5litres inside mini iron keg.
5. Extra cash just incase agbero wahala,police wahala.my docs expired 2years back and I won't renew them ,no matter what.
Abeg no dey buy 6 liters nau.😂😂 Make you no go dey price fuel pump later o, and abeg renew your papers too nau, make you sef fit peace of mind. 😂
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by ArmadaHQ001(op): 9:41am On Sep 17, 2024
nurey:
Hand gun

AR-15 rifle

Bazooka

Hand grenades

My teleporting device

My A.I double incase the future grabbers come for me
E be like say you and Odumeje get one thing in common. Una too like vawulence.😂
As for that Ak-47, ARE YOU A CHOSEN?
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by Bazztadewu: 9:44am On Sep 17, 2024
Never,its what makes me a nigeria . Short what, shortcut...speed,and no brakes.over kakul if im on express and i see road safety,npf,sport mode activated....i wont renew it till thy kingdom come.waste of money and time. This is nigeria
ArmadaHQ001:
Abeg no dey buy 6 liters nau.😂😂 Make you no go dey price fuel pump later o, and abeg renew your papers too nau, make you sef fit peace of mind. 😂
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by nurey(m): 9:59am On Sep 17, 2024
ArmadaHQ001:
E be like say you and Odumeje get one thing in common. Una too like vawulence.😂
As for that Ak-47, ARE YOU A CHOSEN?
Chosen keh, my spirituality never stand reach
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by Sheuns(m): 1:54pm On Sep 17, 2024
1. Jumpstart cable
2. Pliers
3. Bottle of water
4. Koboko
5. Pen
6. Left over fluids used in refilling.
7. Small changed parts. E.g fan belt, ball joints etc.
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by ArmadaHQ001(op): 3:37pm On Sep 17, 2024
Sheuns:
1. Jumpstart cable
2. Pliers
3. Bottle of water
4. Koboko
5. Pen
6. Left over fluids used in refilling.
7. Small changed parts. E.g fan belt, ball joints etc.
Nothing give me joy pass that number 4.😂
You really need get am because of some officers wey dey like loose guard.
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by MASTAkiLLAh(m): 10:48pm On Sep 20, 2024
A golf club - just in case of skit makers and other dangerous criminals
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by chidifrank(m): 6:08am On Sep 21, 2024
Bazztadewu:
Mine are up to 5.
Extra tyre.
Screw driver for opening my 8screw fuel tank cos since I dey buy 6litrrs,my guage has remained on zero till I remove battery head and connect back
3....pef
4.extra 5litres inside mini iron keg.
5. Extra cash just incase agbero wahala,police wahala.my docs expired 2years back and I won't renew them ,no matter what.
How do you drive with expired documents?
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by Bazztadewu: 7:36am On Sep 21, 2024
With speed,sense n overkakul
chidifrank:
How do you drive with expired documents?
Re: What’s One Interesting Thing You Always Keep In Your Car? by SanThiago: 6:02am On Sep 24, 2024
ArmadaHQ001:
Asides the regular toolbox and it's entails that should be in a car, there are a few other important things every car owner must have in their car.

Empty fuel can
Imagine running out of fuel on a very lonely load with the nearest fuel station a few kilometers up ahead and not having an empty fuel gallon to buy some in. Frustrating right? I thought so. Not all breakdowns are down to punctured tyres and dead batteries. Running out of fuel can also leave you high and dry, sometimes at a time you least expect too.

Jump leads
If you ever have a flat battery and find help, you won't necessarily have to remove both batteries to start your car. A jump lead helps jumpstart a car without having to take out the battery.

First aid kit
It never hurts to carry a basic first aid kit, whether you catch your finger while topping up oil, or are involved in a more serious accident.

Make sure your first aid kit is well stocked with plasters, bandages, tape, and gauze. A bottle of antiseptic spray probably wouldn’t go to waste either.

A torch
It's one thing for your car to breakdown, but it's a different ball game if your car ever breaks down in the dark.
A torch gives you the chance of doing a quick fix, if you're ever stranded at night on a very dark road.

In conclusion, aside from the regular toolbox and its contents, there are several essential items that every car owner should keep in their vehicle to ensure safety and preparedness for unexpected situations. These include:

As inconsequential as these may seem, having these items can help prevent bad situations, ensure safety, and provide peace while driving. It's best to be prepared and have these items in your car, than be prepared and have these essential items in your car, especially during King journeys or areas with limited services.
1. Leash. - My cat is the only other Passenger that has driven in the car with me several times that wasn't incidental. Nigerian Road agencies seem to have a problem with carrying him without restraining him down. Yeye people undecided

2. Spoon. - Don't want to be stuck in traffic with no spoons to devour grin . I don't eat in the open so always have to buy and take to the car.

3. Water proof Crocs: Aye rainy season swimmers tongue

4. Thumb Tags: 7pm Fridays regularly gets me inside town these days. I just look for a good spot and take out the week frustration on some unfortunate folks in the Alcatraz Penitentiary before I go home grin
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