Are you a driver that doesn't have any emergency items in your vehicle? If not, it's time to think about preparing an emergency kit. In the unfortunate event that your car breaks down at night and you have to spend a cold evening in a ditch without being prepared, it will be uncomfortable and potentially dangerous.
At Gillman Nissan, we care about our customers. That is why we have compiled a list of items that will be very useful to you. These items are small enough to stow away in a couple of small shoeboxes in your trunk and could save your life if you ended up stranded in Katy, Richmond or southwest Houston.
Bottled water. If you're stranded overnight, you'll need this.
High-energy snacks. You'll need to fuel up on food, too. Gather some snacks that are high in energy. Peanuts and jerky are great options.
Jumper cables. If someone stops to help you, these will come in handy to jump a dead battery. They can also allow you to help someone else out.
Fix-a-flat. If you're tire is leaking quickly, this'll buy you enough time to get to a service station.
Tire air gauge. It's not an emergency essential item, but this will help you to keep tires fully inflated, which can improve gas mileage and reduce the risk of a blowout.
Owners manual. This should be in your car already, but if it isn't place it in the glove compartment.
First Aid kit. From the kids needing a bandaid to a wreck and minor bleeding, a first aid kit will come in handy in these situations.
Seatbelt cutter and window breaker. If you're ever stuck in your vehicle, these will help you escape and they are very inexpensive.
Emergency money. Keep a small amount stowed away in a safe, out-of-sight location. You never know when you'll need it.
Extra clothes. If you're stuck on the side of the road overnight and need a change, you'll thank us.
Keeping important items such as these in your vehicle could save you if you end up in a sticky situation. But, maybe it's time to trade in your older accident-prone vehicle for a newer and safer vehicle. If so, we have just what you need at Gillman Nissan in Rosenberg. View our entire inventory of new Altimas, Sentras, and Muranos to pick a great new vehicle for your family today. Call us at 888-690-4122 to schedule a test-drive today!
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