If you’ve ever been caught on the side of the road in an emergency, you’ve probably wanted to have an emergency kit with you. If you had one already, you’re one of the lucky ones! If you didn’t, and still don’t, come on! Putting together a functional emergency kit is super easy and inexpensive and can help in the long run a lot more than you know. It’s useful even when you don’t have an emergency – like, the band-aids are useful when someone gets a paper cut or something. An emergency kit is always a good idea. Trust me on this. If you need to make one, check out the list below for things you should be including in it. This stuff can make a huge difference in not only how well you respond to an emergency, but in how safe you feel in that situation.

• First Aid kit. Some of the items to include are:

  • Band-Aids

  • Hand sanitizer.

  • Antiseptic.

  • Antibiotic ointment.

  • Bug spray.

  • Aspirin (or similar).

  • Cotton balls.

  • Gauze pads.

  • Tweezers.

  • Bandana.

  • Ace bandage.

• Fire extinguisher.

• Road flares (if not already in your tire-changing tools).

• Jumper cables.

• Rain ponchos.

• Tarp.

• Flashlight and extra batteries.

• Rags.

• Duct tape

• Scent-free baby wipes.

• Drinking water and non-perishable snacks.

• Multipurpose tool.

Now go forth and feel safe! And if you have questions about emergencies or need help bringing your vehicle back from a crash, come visit us at King Volkswagen and we’ll set you right again.