Fall - Emergency Car Kit
As they say, being safe is better than being sorry. We want to encourage you to be safe and well prepared for any road trip you take. Unfortunately things like flat tires, slippery road conditions, and accidents happen. In the fall, these situations can be harder to deal with because of the weather. Michiganders are no stranger to the chilly air, rain, and possibility of snow during the fall season. In case something does happen, you'll want to have certain items on hand! What are these items? We're here to tell you just what to put in your emergency car kit with our emergency car kit lists from Serra Honda Grandville for Fall Car Care, so you're prepared for anything! Explore the rest of this page to build your emergency car kit, and the rest of our Fall Car Care pages to get ready for the cold weather ahead.
Essential Items List for Your Emergency Car Kit
The items listed below are what we consider essential. While these essential items should be a part of your fall emergency car kit, they should stay in your car year round! Use our essential items list to build or check your current emergency car kit so you can be ready for any situation.
- Emergency Money: We're so reliant on our plastic cards, but there are still places and companies that won't accept them. Wherever you are, it's a good idea to have a little extra cash on hand for things like a tow or gas. Keep your cash out of sight and in a non-typical spot to avoid theft.
- First Aid Kit: Your health and well-being should always come first, which is why a first aid kit should always be stocked and available. You can purchase pre-assembled kits or build your own with general medical supplies. Make sure to include any special medication you or your passengers might need.
- Cell Phone Charger: Having a cell phone charger or external battery charger is always helpful. Whether you're in an emergency or not, our phones seem to die at inconvenient times. With a charger, you'll always be able to make a call or text to family, friends, the police, 911, and even your insurance company.
- Jumper Cables: While lots of drivers on the road have a set of cables in their car, not all do. You shouldn't rely on a passerby to have cables when you need to jump your car's battery. Get a quality set of cables that you can use for yourself, or another driver in need of a jump.
- Flashlight: This is an item that may already be in your car, but it's good to check the batteries. Making sure you have a working flashlight will allow you to see in the dark, and allow others to see you if you need to be outside the vehicle.
- Extra Food and Drinks: While we hope you don't find yourself in a situation where you're waiting for a long period of time, we still want you to be prepared. Extra food and drinks stored in your car will help sustain you and provide energy when you're in need. Even if you're stuck in traffic and need a blood-sugar boost, extra food and drinks will help. Pick items with a far-away expiration date, and store it in an easy to reach place. Don't forget water. It can help rinse dirty hands, car parts, etc.
Cold Weather Items List for Your Emergency Car Kit
In the case that your car cannot keep you warm, it's a good idea to have items on hand that will! There are also items you'll want to have in case you need to deal with snow. While some of these may seem silly to keep in your car now, you'll be prepared and fully equipped for Fall and Winter!
- Blankets: You can find cheap blankets at resale stores, big department stores, and sometimes for free in your basement or attic. It doesn't need to be a fancy blanket, but simply warm and large in size. In case you'll be outside in the cold for any reason, your blanket can easily serve as a jacket if you didn't wear one.
- Warm Clothing and Boots: This goes along the same line of having a blanket. Extra warm clothing and a pair of snow boots will keep you warm in the event your car cannot. Wool socks, warm hats, fleece pullovers, and waterproof boots are great examples of items you could gather for your emergency kit.
- Sand or Kitty Litter: These things definitely seem odd to some, but if you've ever lost traction on snow, ice, or even mud, you'll understand why it's important to have something to assist. There are times where all your car needs is a little traction to get out of a sticky or slippery spot, which is where the sand or kitty litter comes in handy.
- Shovel and Ice Scraper: Snow, ice, and frost can come quick in Michigan in the fall season. A shovel and ice scraper will help you combat a frosty windshield, icy windows, and even a small snow bank behind your car to help you get where you need to go. You can find these items in almost every hardware or convenient store.
- Hand and Foot Warmers: These little packets really come in handy when you need a boost of warmth! Even though they can only be used once, they last for hours and are relatively inexpensive. Plus, they won't take up much space in your kit.
Schedule Your Fall Car Care Auto Service in Grandville, MI at Serra Honda Grandville
Building an Emergency Car Kit is one small step to being prepared for the upcoming season with Fall Car Care! We're here to help you and your car be safe on the road and be ready for the cold weather. We also want to help keep your car running its best with routine maintenance and Fall Car Care Auto Service. Not only will it help your car last longer, but also help save you money down the road! Whatever your auto service needs, we can help. Our Certified and factory-trained technicians are able to work on any make and model in our Service Center located at 4260 Kenowa Ave. SW, Grandville, MI, 49418! We want to make your whole service experience easy, which is why we provide online service appointment scheduling, an Express Service Lane, and a bright, kid-friendly customer lounge to wait in. We're happy to service our neighbors in Grandville, Byron Center, Hudsonville, Georgetown Twp., Holland, Wyoming, Grand Rapids, and all of West Michigan! If you have any questions or would like to schedule a service appointment, don't hesitate to contact us at 616-580-1826.
