Can spending $55 save a driver’s life?
Would you spend $55 to make your time on the road safer?
For little more than the cost of a fill-up at the gas station, you could increase your ability to deal with most road or safety hazards. Yet few cars carry such essential items, which could prove more valuable than a $2,000 satellite navigation system.
Here’s my list of essential safety items (and their cost) that should be in every car. They are available at most auto parts stores and some department stores.
Can of flat-repair sealant and compressed air ($5.99 or less)
This simple-to-use item — attach the can’s tubing to your tire’s valve stem and press the button on top of the can — seals most tread leaks and pumps up the tire so you can safety drive to a service station.
Spare Tank emergency fuel ($24.99 for a gallon)
This product reacts with even the tiniest amount of gasoline in your tank and will provide a gallon of fuel to get you to a gas station. It’s safe and nonexplosive and stores in a gallon carton that can be kept in your trunk.
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