Studies show that an average American spends 101 minutes driving per day. That totals nearly 40,000 hours driving in a lifetime. Besides home and work, Americans spend most of their time on the road. Because we spend so much time in our cars, there's several items we at Gillman Honda often wish we had with us in times of need.
Here’s the essential 16 items to always have in your Honda car or SUV from you team at Gillman Honda in San Benito:
Safety:
First Aid Kit - A good first aid kit should contain supplies to remedy all minor injuries including bandaids, pain reliever, ointment and cleansing wipes.
Flashlight - Invest in a durable flashlight beyond your phone. You'll be glad you did so if you're ever having to peer into the engine under the hood. Some specialized vehicle flashlights even have a small stand so the light can support itself propped up.
Reflective Triangle - A warning triangle can be placed on the road behind your vehicle to warn oncoming vehicles if you have a breakdown or other emergency.
Map - If your car doesn't have a built-in navigation system, an atlas or regional map is important. Even if you regularly depend on your phone’s GPS system, you'll be left in the dust if you drive through an area with weak cell service.
Car Maintenance:
Spare Tire, Tire Jack and Tire Iron - A flat tire can strike at any time. Although many drivers are prepared with roadside assistance, knowing how to properly change a tire and having the right equipment to do so can save you time and money.
Jumper Cables - Ever accidentally left a light on in your car only to return to a drained battery? A set of jumper cables can help transfer electricity from a working battery to your vehicle’s weakened battery to get the car started.
Weather Items:
Ice Scraper - For those of us who aren't able to park our cars indoors during the winter, an ice scraper is the quickest remedy to beat an iced windshield. We recommend an insulated glove scraper.
Umbrella - For the simple reason of protecting you from an unexpected rain storm, always be prepared with an umbrella. It's also useful for providing some shade if you're having to be out in the hot Texas sun.
Personal:
Portable Phone Charger - If your car were to die, charging capabilities through the car would no longer be active. A portable phone charger ensures you have adequate phone battery to keep you connected.
Paper Towels/Tissues/Toilet Paper - Be prepared for spills and sniffles. Wet wipes are another option to keep on hand.
Pens and Paper - Entertain passengers with games of tic tac toe and hangman or jot down important information like names and phone numbers.
Spare Change/Emergency Money - Keep a total of $10 in coins and bills to use for tolls, parking meters or in case you run low on gas.
Reusable Shopping Bag - These reusable bags are more durable than plastic or papers ones and useful for toting around items from one destination to the next.
Blanket - There's always the one passenger who gets chilly in the car, so provide a blanket to keep him or her comfortable. Blankets are also great for going to stadiums to watch football or baseball games and for picnics.
Extra Clothes - Whether it's casual or dresswear is up to you, but trust us, there's plenty of times when having a spare set of clothes can come in handy.
Water Bottles & Snacks - Keep easily transportable snacks with long shelf lives like energy or granola bars and several bottles of water. If the case that your car were to break down or run out of gas, you'll want to have some sort of sustenance. Furthermore, hunger can strike at any time and energy bars are a quick, easy fix.
These 16 items are essential to keep in your Honda at all times. We recommend using this Honda cargo organizer to keep everything neatly stowed in the trunk so it can all be easily found in a rushed situation.
Besides packing these items, remember to have your car routinely serviced before hitting the road. If you need a vehicle maintenance appointment, choose Gillman Honda in San Benito for our dependable and knowledgeable service experts. We offer monthly service specials to help you save and consistently provide quality repairs.
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