Keep a summer motoring kit in the car

It's a good idea to keep a basic 'summer driving' kit in your car in case of problems ...

Normal conscientious driver kit

• Mobile phone
  
• Sunscreen for body and lips
  
• Sunglasses and a hat
  
• Bottled water
  
• A first aid kit
  
• A properly inflated spare tyre, jack and tools
  
• Warning triangle
  
• Rubbish bag
  
• Cards, games, and/or puzzles to help pass the time
  
• Emergency cash – (rather than credit card)
  
• Atlas and/or satellite navigation
  
• Hand cleaner (dishwashing liquid works well, as it contains a de-greaser) and paper
• towels
  
• Empty fuel can
  
• Hi visibility jacket
  
• Tyre pressure gauge
  
• Necessary medication
  
• Spare bulb kit

Real ‘driving anorak’ kit …

As above with following extras:  

• Jump leads
  
• Spare fuses
  
• Cable ties
  
• Rope
  
• Notebook with pen or pencil;
  
• Engine coolant
  
• Engine oil
  
• A large flashlight and batteries
  
• Some blankets and/or sleeping bags
  
• Swiss army type multi tool pocket knife
  
• Small toolkit that includes pliers, adjustable spanner and screwdriver

Driving nerd kit

As above with spares including:  

• Fan belt,
  
• Radiator hoses,
  
• Points,
  
• A condenser,
  
• Pair of spark plugs
  
• Roll of insulting tape

Enjoy the summer!