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Your Emergency Car Kit
By
Susan Hall
May 10, 2012
Keep these in your car to help you prevent accidents and cope with emergencies.
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Don't leave home without...
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Keep these in your car to help you prevent accidents and cope with emergencies, says Geoff Sundstrom, a spokesman for AAA.
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Tire-pressure gauge
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Low air increases the risk of a blowout, upping your chance of an accident. Get accurate readings with the ($36.95).
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Roll of duct tape
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It's a great temporary fixer for little glitches, whether it's a sun visor that won't stay up or a leaking hose under the hood.
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Tool kit
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Sundstrom recommends having flat-head and Phillips screwdrivers, pliers, and an adjustable wrench. Get all that and more with a superhelpful all-in-one kit like the ($44.99).
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Cell phone charger
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You want a lifeline when you really need it. The ($19.99) works with your phone, Bluetooth headset, GPS device, and more.
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Munchies
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A substantial snack bar, like Larabar Peanut Butter & Jelly ($1.69; Whole Foods Market), will tide you over with its 6 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.
Keep a bottle or two of water on hand, as well as a drink with electrolytes to help prevent dehydration if you're stuck in the heat, like Gatorade's low-cal G2 ($1.29 for a 20-ounce bottle; grocery stores nationwide).
Keep a bottle or two of water on hand, as well as a drink with electrolytes to help prevent dehydration if you're stuck in the heat, like Gatorade's low-cal G2 ($1.29 for a 20-ounce bottle; grocery stores nationwide).
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