• Spare tyre - make sure its pumped up and in good condition. If your car isn't equipped with one, carry a can of tyre weld to repair punctures at the roadside
  
  
• Windscreen wiper fluid
  
  
• A de-icing tool and soft cloth for condensation
  
  
• First Aid kit contents - including treatment for oil burns, wet wipes and antiseptic
  
  
• Wheel brace and carjack - ensure you have the correct ones for your car
  
  
• Torch/warning lamp
  
  
• Warning triangle - in case of a car breakdown
  
  
• Spare bulbs and fuses
  
  
• Tow rope
  
  
• Blanket/matting

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