How to make an Emergency Car Kit for your Mazda vehicle

Nobody wants to have an emergency situation occur while they are driving, but being prepared and making sure your vehicle is well equipped to manage emergency situations is important to keep a bad situation from getting worse. Putting an emergency car kit in your Mazda vehicle will help you be able to handle just about anything that might come up when you are driving.

Items to put in your Emergency Car Kit

This list is not exhaustive, but including these items in your car kit will help you to be able to handle a large variety of emergency situations. In addition to this car kit, you should periodically check the spare tire in your Mazda to ensure that it is inflated and ready to go with all of the necessary tools in case you need to change a flat tire.

Hand sanitizer
Trash bags
Disinfecting wipes
Tissues
Non-perishable food items (granola bars, nuts, trail mix)
Water
Flashlight and/or headlamp
Rain poncho
Emergency radio
Reflective vest or blanket
Duct tape
Fleece blanket
Rope
Batteries
Multi-purpose knife or tool kit
Heavy-duty gloves
First aid kit
Scissors
Walking shoes
Sunblock
Medications
Whistle
Bug repellant

For winter, you should add another heavy blanket, a hat and gloves, a shovel, a pair of winter boots with warm socks, and warm clothes or winter gear such as a jacket and snowpants if you have room in your vehicle. You can also add items that will keep you entertained until help arrives like a deck of cards or a book.

Here at Mazda of Lodi, we have a full service department with skilled technicians for all of your Mazda needs. You can set up a service appointment online or contact us to get one set up for you!