Everyone loves their
vehicles and it really bothers them when it breaks down all of a
sudden in the middle of nowhere. It is really troublesome when your
vehicle needs a repair but to ensure a safer and smoother ride proper
maintenance is extremely important.
To cope with such
situations, here’s a list of must-haves for your car:
A basic tool
kit: It consist of all the basic tools that are required to make a
repair. This includes: screwdrivers, hex keys, open end wrenches,
cutting pliers, extensions, PB blaster, a work light etc.
A jack and a jack stand:
It is a must-have tool, which every auto owner must own. It is mainly
used to elevate the car. A simple jack is usually used when a tire
goes flat and one needs to replace it. A more complex and strong
jacks are also available in market to reach any place underneath the
car or any other automobile but the latter are mostly used by the
garage owners.
A socket set: This is
mainly useful to reach the hard-to-reach areas. This is used when
there is problem in the engine. A socket set will come to your rescue
if you wish to loosen a few nuts and bolt,
Tire repair kit: Tire is
the most essential part of every automobile, small or big, cheap or
expensive. When a tire goes flat, nothing goes right. Therefore, it
is very necessary to have a tire repair kit. Such kits usually
comprise of various tire repair tools and other equipments that are
useful in fixing a tire. Also, these days, manufacturers are
replacing spare tire with tire sealant and inflation kits. The main
reason behind this is that the weight of the vehicle is indirectly
related to fuel economy. So, replacing a tire of 30 pounds or more
with a kit weighing 5-6 pounds make a huge difference in increasing
the fuel economy. Thus, such kits have become essential for every
auto owner. Also, stuff like rags, a
bucket, a funnel for oil change or refilling your car with any other
fluid are also very helpful. Keeping all
such tools handy would not only help to deal with the problem but
would also save your pocket from unwanted charges that you pay for
these minor repairs.
All the automobiles grow old and need maintenance, and with all such tools, it becomes convenient to do minor repairs. The right and adequate tools can lead to a happy driving experience.