When the Twin Cities winter hits, are you prepared for any
potential car repair emergencies? Car repair in the Twin Cities isn’t something
most people think about until their car has broken down. But when you are
driving around the Twin Cities area, here are a few things you can do to make sure your car is emergency-ready so when you do need car
repair, you’re not caught off-guard. And in this blog, we here at Auto Electric are going to give you
a quick list of what should be in your car repair emergency kit. That way, when
you’re driving around the Twin Cities, you have peace of mind that if the worst
does happen, you’re ready for it.
What Should Be In
Your Emergency Car Repair Kit in the Twin Cities:
- · Booster cables
- · Shovel
- · A scraper for your windshield and a small broom
- · Salt, sand or kitty litter to help with traction
- · Emergency reflectors and flares
- · Extra hats, mittens, socks and blankets, plus hand cleaner and rags
- · Snack food and drinks (energy bars, raisins, bottles of water)
- · Flashlight with extra batteries (reverse batteries in the flashlight so if the flashlight is turned on by accident, it won’t burn out the batteries)
- · A few packs of matches and several small candles
- · First-aid kit with a small pocket knife
- · Extra medications you or a loved one might need – just be sure to store these in a dry place that doesn’t get a lot of direct sunlight
- · Blankets and/or a sleeping bag and a pillow
- · Rope or tow chain
- · A distress flag of some sort and a whistle to blow to attract attention
- · Fire extinguisher
- · Tire gauge
- · Jack and lug wrench
- · Foam tire sealant (like Fix-A-Flat) and/or a portable air compressor and plug kit
- · Spare fuses
- · Twin Cities emergency phone numbers: family members and roadside assistance
- · Extra money – about $20 in loose bills and change
- · Pen and a pad of paper
- · A basic toolbox with a coolant hose repair kit and tape
- · GPS and a CB radio (especially if you’re traveling long distances)
Store all of these items in the passenger part of your car,
just in case the trunk gets frozen shut. And make sure whatever snacks you pack
in your car repair emergency kit are edible when cold.
If the worst does happen, try the car repair on your own to
see if you can get unstuck long enough to get help. If not, call the Twin
Cities fire and rescue department and stay on the phone with them and follow
their instructions. You might be told to stay put until emergency and Twin
Cities car repair help arrive.
Do your best to avoid major auto repairs, by having
preventative maintenance done in the Twin Cities area by Auto Electric Auto
Repair at (763) 537-1221 or contact us online.
