No matter how reliable a car may be, there is always a chance of an emergency situation. Even if you trust car repairs only to specialists, it’s still advisable to have a minimal list of auto tools on hand for urgent road assistance.
Indispensable Tools
The law of meanness rarely works, but if it does, it always happens somewhere remote, without internet or mobile connection. Arm yourself with the following useful tools — they can come in handy in unforeseen situations:
- socket set: convenient to store, useful to apply, especially for fasteners in hard-to-reach places;
- cutters, pliers: no comments needed, right? — an absolute must-have not only in the car but also at home;
- torque wrench, for maximum convenience, we recommend choosing a click-type — with such a wrench you won’t struggle with overly tightened bolts;
- combination wrenches: another indispensable set for any driver;
- screwdrivers in a set: also useful for everyone;
- body hammer: very helpful in situations where you need to fix a body dent or dislodge stuck bolts; the head of such a tool is made of polyurethane or rubber, so it can’t cause damage to the body — unless you overdo it, of course;
- portable spotlight: a great assistant when working at night or in the dark — who knows when it might come in handy, right?
- disposable latex gloves: much easier to throw away after each use than trying to clean reusable ones from dirt or engine oil;
- cable ties: useful for situations when you need to keep wires from tangling, separate them from each other, or move them away from hot car parts;
- multimeter: ohmmeter, voltmeter, and ammeter in one tool.
Car Operation and Repair Manual
As surprising as it may sound, the car operation and repair manual will be the most indispensable and important tool in every car. And you may think otherwise, but trust us: it’s better to have it on hand than to be stuck in the middle of nowhere without a clue about what malfunction has occurred.