No matter where you drive or what the weather is like, there are 10 items you should store in your trunk at all times.

1. Blankets

If you are ever stranded on the side of the road during cold weather, a blanket is the best way to keep warm while you wait for help to arrive.

2. Spare Fuel

Spare Fuel is a remarkable emergency fuel source if you should ever run out of gas on the side of the road. One gallon of this non flammable material will act just like a gallon of gasoline in your tank. It’s one of the most important safety items you will every put in your trunk.

3. Bottled Water

Water can be helpful in many situations. It is especially helpful if you are waiting for help on the side of the road during a hot day.

4. Jumper Cables

Jumper cables can come in handy if anyone near you is having trouble with a bad battery. If your car won’t start and you have a set of jumper cables, all you need to do is find someone willing to connect to your car to give you the boost you need to get started and find the nearest battery store.

5. Fix-a-Flat

Although it is a last ditch solution, a can of Fix-a-Flat will reinflate any tire so that you can travel for up to 100 miles before the tire goes flat again.

6. Flashlight (and batteries)

A flashlight is invaluable if you have any trouble with your car at night. Be sure to store some extra batteries in a place that is easy to find so that you are never caught without a light.

7. Change of Clothes

Dealing with car trouble can be dirty business. Keep a change of clothes in your trunk so that you can make the necessary repairs without soiling the clothes you were wearing originally. Extra clothes are also handy for warmth on a cold day.

8. Duct Tape

Duct tape really does seal almost any problem for a short term fix. If you have a leak or a broken seal, you can patch it with duct tape at least long enough to reach a service station.

9. Towels

Some unexpected repairs can require that you crawl under the car. Having a few towels on hand will help you clean up after you fix the problem.

10. First Aid Kit

A first aid kit is a must in any vehicle. Something as simple as a bottle of aspirin or peroxide can keep a situation from becoming worse than it needs to be.

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