10 things you need to have in your car for emergencies

What should you have in your car in case of emergency? The list includes, clockwise from left, jumper cables, a brightly colored blanket, water and a tool kit. These items were photographed at S&S Auto Repair on Airpark Drive. What should you have in your car in case of emergency? The list includes, clockwise from left, jumper cables, a brightly colored blanket, water and a tool kit. These items were photographed at S&S Auto Repair on Airpark Drive.

By Yolanda Putman August 27, 2018 4 min read

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Jason Wolfe is shop foreman at Dunson's Auto Repair on East 23rd Street.

Aaron Smith, the shop manager at S&S Auto Repair, lays out some of the items that could be beneficial to keep in one's car in case of an emergency. His suggestions include jumper cables, water, a bright blanket, a tire pressure gauge and duct tape.

Several items that can be beneficial to include in one's car in case of an emergency include a first-aid kit, duct tape, gloves, jumper cables, a brightly colored blanket and water. These are among the suggestions of several automotive experts, including Aaron Smith at S&S Auto Repair on Airpark Drive.

Aaron Smith, the shop manager at S&S Auto Repair, talks about the need to have a tire gauge in one's car in case of an emergency.

No matter if it’s summer, winter or sometime in between, drivers should be prepared for emergencies.

AAA Auto Club rescues about 7 million American drivers each summer, according to company statistics, yet 40 percent of motorists say they travel with no emergency kit.

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1. Tire gauge