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Last updated: 23 Jan 2019

10 Essential Tools To Keep In Your Car At All Times

10 Essential Tools To Keep In Your Car At All Times (Review) in 2019

Resqme Keychain Car Escape Tool

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Stanley 92-389 Black Chrome Socket Set

Stanley 92-389 Black Chrome Socket Set

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Mallory Cool Tool Snow Brush

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Dan Collins
Your guide to this review today is by tool expert Dan Collins
Published 12:20 pm
Contents
  • Essential Tools To Keep In Your Car
  • 1 Resqme Keychain Car Escape Tool
  • 2 Stanley 92-389 Black Chrome Socket Set
  • 3 ALL-TOP Heavy Duty Tow Strap Recovery Kit
  • 4 Beatit 12V Portable Car Jump Starter
  • 5 Torin Big Red Steel Jack Stands
  • 6 Mallory Cool Tool Snow Brush
  • 7 Anker LC40 LED Flashlight
  • 8 Gorilla Tape Black Duct Tape
  • 9 Security Chain Company Cable Tire Chain
  • 10 SOG Entrenching Tool

Look, we won’t lie to you, planning for the worst-case scenario is not exactly fun, especially when it comes to our cars. Here at CarBibles we love our cars and we assume you do too. That’s why you come to us to help you pick up the best new tools and accessories to take care of them and improve your driving experience.

But it can’t be denied, sometimes bad stuff can happen. Whether this is a simple breakdown or an accident, as unlikely as it may seem it is still possible that it could happen to us or to you. In those instances being well prepared can really help you to tackle the situation quickly and safely – potentially even saving lives.

In this article we’re going to take a look at 10 tools to keep in your car to tackle any emergency, breakdown or similar kind of incident.

Essential Tools To Keep In Your Car

1
Resqme Keychain Car Escape Tool

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We’ll kick off our list with this product from Resqme (get it, Res Q Me? Rescue Me). This is a very innovative and well-designed little device, a fact backed up by the litany of design awards this little piece of car emergency kit has picked up over the years.

When we refer to it as little by the way, we don’t mean to disparage this item. Its small size is actually one of its most impressive features. Whilst window smashing hammers already exist, they are often, as the name suggests, hammers. Whilst there are a number of great points about a traditional hammer design, easy storage is not one of them.

That means that sometimes the window-breaking hammer is stored somewhere like the trunk, and it is then completely un-accessible during an emergency. No such problem here, as this tool is specifically designed for easy storage. You can for example hang it from the rear view mirror with the Cable Tie included in the kit. There is also a Key Ring in the kit, meaning you can attach it to your keys and always have the tool hanging from the ignition whilst you drive.

That means at least two escape tools within easy reach of the driver. That is especially handy as this tool is even more than a simple window smasher. It also includes a built in seatbelt cutter. This element of the tool is a very sharp blade that is tucked safely away inside the escape tool.

It is certainly not the most pleasant thought. But if you were in a serious traffic accident, this tool could be the difference between freeing yourself quickly from your car or otherwise having to await rescue from the wreckage of your vehicle.

The piece of mind this tool can bring for just a few dollars is one of the reason this is one of the most important tools to keep in your car.

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Key Features:

Built-In Seatbelt Cutter

Window Smasher

Easy Installation/Storage

Award Winning Safety Equipment

Two Pack

Specification:
  • BrandResqme
  • Model04.100.01
  • Weight1.44 Ounces

2
Stanley 92-389 Black Chrome Socket Set

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Whilst the first item we looked at asked you to imagine a worst case scenario of having to cut yourself free from your own vehicle, our next item is a little more everyday in its use. Frankly as far as roadside emergency kit goes it is a good idea to stock up on a range of quality tools. You are after all much more likely to suffer a breakdown than you are to be in a serious accident.

This set of wrenches from Stanley makes an excellent addition to your onboard car tool kit. They are packing a whole range of features and design points that make them ideal for roadside use in a mechanical emergency.

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For example, when you are working at the roadside you want tools that are going to be effective. A breakdown, stressful enough already, is not the time to learn your tools are not up to the task! No such worries here we are pleased to report. First of all the sockets are laser etched to meet or exceed ANSI standards. That means you can rely on the socket heads to fit exactly where they should.

You can also rely on these tools doing what you need them to do once the socket head is attached. Black chrome has been employed in the construction here for tough and durable wrenches that won’t break or let you down. The chrome is also corrosion resistant and designed to be easy to grip, a useful feature during roadside repairs when exposed to the elements like wind, rain or even snow.

The well designed case is slim and easy to store in the trunk, whilst a total weight of under 9 Lbs means you won’t even notice the set in your car – until the time comes when you need them!

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Key Features:

99 Piece Set

Chrome Construction

Laser Etched Sockets

Max-Drive Design for Additional Torque

Specification:
  • BrandStanley
  • Model92-839
  • Weight9 Lbs

3
ALL-TOP Heavy Duty Tow Strap Recovery Kit

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If you are ever in a situation where your vehicle must be recovered from an obstruction then you want to have the best strap recovery kit onboard. It’s not that unlikely too, and situations where you may need a recovery strap kit are not limited to purely off road driving either.

Snow drifts, deep water, mud, there are a range of environmental factors that can see your vehicle getting stuck and needing to be towed free. If that situation ever comes up, you’ll be glad to open your trunk and find this tool inside, which is packed full of impressive features.

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The big standout has to be the construction material employed with this piece of car emergency kit. It is 100% Nylon N66. This material is absolutely ideal for use in towing cars as it is extremely strong and durable whilst also being lightweight – this entire kit weighs in at only 5 Lbs total.

This material also brings a remarkable level of elasticity, with the tow strap able to stretch to up to 22% of its length. That elasticity allows the strap to adapt to pulling pressures, making breakages less likely. It also brings an incredible weight ceiling. This strap has a breaking point of 14,500kg (32,000 Lbs). That is a remarkable level of strength given the price, size and weight of this product.

Add to this the fact that the product boasts neoprene protector sleeves and reinforced loops and you can appreciate just how tough this product truly is. The kit even comes with a pair of heavy duty D-Rings meaning you have everything in the pack ready to go in an emergency.

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Key Features:

100% Nylon

9m Length

14,500kg (32,000 Lbs) Breaking Point

Heavy Duty Shackles

Specification:
  • BrandAll-Top
  • ModelAT11000-9CBS
  • Weight5 Lbs

4
Beatit 12V Portable Car Jump Starter

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Losing battery power is of course one of the worst car based emergencies that many of us will experience. That is because it is one of the more common mechanical issues that can happen. Whilst it is a common experience it is still one that many of us are not prepared for – though you can be by adding this great tool from Beatit into your roadside emergency kit.

The first thing to note is that it really isn’t hard to slip this tool into your everyday kit. It is frankly tiny, measuring just seven inches in length and weighing less than 1.5 lbs. You don’t even need to store it in the trunk, it will just as easily slip into the glove box too.

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You may be worried that a tool of this size won’t have the ability to jump-start a car, but you don’t need to worry on that count. This is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. These styles of battery are truly cutting edge, able to squeeze an incredible amount of power into a very small area.

In the case of this device, it is able to generate 12V and 800 amps of power. That is sufficient to jump-start a gas-powered engine up 7.5 liters in size, or a 5.5 liter diesel. That is enough to get the engine of pretty much anything short of a tank started.

There are some other great features too. A pair of USB outlets allows you to charge devices like cell phones whilst on the road. LCD lights show the charge level so you are always prepared, and the device itself is charged via connecting to a standard wall power outlet.

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Key Features:

Delivers 12V of Electrical Power

Fits in Glove Box

Dual USB Ports to Charge Devices

LCD Lights Highlight Charge Levels

Specification:
  • BrandBEATIT
  • ModelD11
  • Weight1.19 Lbs

5
Torin Big Red Steel Jack Stands

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The item we looked at above was designed to help with a flat car battery, one of the more common types of mechanical failure. This next product from Torin is designed to help you during one that is perhaps even more common – a flat tire.

Is there any sensation worse when out driving than the realization you’ve got a flat tire? Not only is it a huge inconvenience – not to mention delay to your journey – the problem is often made worse because many people simply do not carry the correct tools to fix the issue quickly and safely.

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One of the biggest issues can be raising the car to replace the tire. Many car jacks that come with the vehicle may be ok to get the car raised, but do not have the strength or locking mechanisms to keep it up.

That is where this device comes in. Constructed of high quality forged steel, this set of Jack Stands has the capacity to hold a car of up to 3 tons weight indefinitely. That allows you to get on with the task of changing out the damaged tire safe in the knowledge the car is secure.

Sold as a pair, this set of stands is able to hold most cars up to 16 inches from the ground, giving plenty of clearance for a faster and easier tire change. They also have extra large saddle areas, making for better and more secure contact with the lifting area.

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Key Features:

3 Ton Capacity

Raises Vehicle Up To 16 Inches

Top Quality Steel Construction

Large Saddle

Specification:
  • BrandTorin
  • ModelT43002
  • Weight17 Lbs

6
Mallory Cool Tool Snow Brush

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Not everything you will encounter with your vehicle will be an emergency of course. Sometimes you just need a little extra help in extraordinary driving circumstances. This next tool from Mallory may not be designed for use in a true emergency but it is making a strong case to get on to your essential car tools list.

This is an all in one ice scraper and snow remover. So as such it is designed to tackle buildups of both snow and ice on your vehicle. In order to achieve this it is packing a number of very useful design points.

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The snowbrush for example boasts four layers of bristles. That is going to provide a brush head that is stiff enough to tackle deep layers of snow whilst also allowing for the use of bristle material soft enough to not damage your car paint or bodywork.

Ice of course is a different proposition and as such requires a much tougher tool to tackle it. To help you take on ice build up you will find a tough ice scraper mounted to the opposite end. The scraper is a full 4 inches in length to help you make quick work of removing that pesky ice sheet from the vehicle windows.

The last big stand out is the length of product, which stands at 26 inches. That will allow you to reach further over the vehicle without having to move too much, cutting down on the time it takes to remove all the wintery build up.

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Key Features:

26 Inches Long

Quadruple Row of Bristles

4 Inch Ice Scraper Blade

Comfortable Soft Foam Grip

Specification:
  • BrandMallory USA
  • Model532
  • Weight13.6 Ounces

7
Anker LC40 LED Flashlight

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Emergency situations in the car, such as a breakdown or accident, can be stressful enough by themselves. If they occur at night, then you often cannot see well either, potentially making a bad situation even worse.

 That is why it is always a good idea to pack a high quality torch in your auto emergency kit. This product, from Anker, is making a very strong case to be that emergency torch. One of its big advantages over many other torches on the market is the fact it is a LED torch. That means that it is capable of generating extremely high levels of illumination – in this case up to 300 Lumens of light.

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What’s more, LEDs are much kinder on batteries too. So even though this torch is very small and barely weighs more than 1.5 ounces, it can still generate a steady light for up to 20 hours of use. That is a very useful feature in an emergency torch.

As we said it is also nice and small so it can be easily stored away in the glove box or door pockets. This is also a very tough torch. It is for example designed to be water resistant, but is equally at home being used in dusty and windy situations too.

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Key Features:

400 Lumens of Illumination

Up To 20 Hours Battery Life

Internal Rechargeable Battery

Extremely Tough Design

Specification:
  • BrandAnker
  • ModelAK-T1423011
  • Weight1.6 Ounces

8
Gorilla Tape Black Duct Tape

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Duct tape may not be an item many people think of when putting together their car emergency kit. But you can take it from us that it is an item that is very much worth finding room for. It can provide help in just so many emergency situations and mechanical failures. In fact a good roll of duct tape can sometimes be the difference maker in putting together a temporary fix to get you home.

With that being said if you are going to add duct tape to your list of tools to keep in the car then you may as well make sure you are using the best. This product, from Gorilla, is making big claims on that front – and it has the design points to back them up.

For one thing, it is incredibly tough. It has been built with a double thick weave, making it both thicker and tougher than many other duct tapes on the market today. That super thickness is backed up by a double helping of adhesive spread. This means that this duct tape has the capacity to stick to a huge number of surfaces.

Once it has stuck it stays there too. This duct tape forms a highly rugged, weather resistant shell that resists damage from moisture and even UV rays. It’s not the cheapest duct tape out there, but it is certainly one of the best.

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Key Features:

Heavy Duty & Double Thick

Sticks to Huge Variety of Surfaces

Double Thick Adhesive Layer

Rugged, Tough & Weather Resistant

Specification:
  • BrandGorilla
  • ModelTV205982
  • Weight1.72 Pounds

9
Security Chain Company Cable Tire Chain

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This may not find it’s way into your car tool kit if you live toward the south! But if you call home a state that experiences snow fall then this next product should certainly be one to take your interest.

Of course snow chains are not exactly a new invention, and have in fact been around for quite a long while by now. This design from Security Chain Company though is packing a number of features that make them ideal for storage in the trunk as an emergency chain.

For one thing they have a great design that means they can be installed on tires without having to move the car. For anyone who has struggled in the snow to get a traditional style of chain onto their wheels, this new design is very, very welcome. It also explains why they are a great emergency chain. Simply store them in the trunk until they are required, then slip them over the wheels and drive away.

There are a number of other impressive design points too. These chains have built in rubber tightners instead of the traditional metal style. The automatically adjust the tension in the chains, keeping them taught across the wheels – and stopping you having to manually do this yourself, another welcome innovation.

They work well with anti-lock brake systems, traction control and can be used on all wheel drive vehicles too.

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Key Features:

Compatible With Wide Array of Vehicle Types

Fast & Easy Installation

Good Compatibility With Anti-Lock Brakes

Excellent All-Round Traction

Specification:
  • BrandSecurity Chain
  • ModelSZ143
  • Weight1 Lbs

10
SOG Entrenching Tool

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The final item today is this folding entrenching tool by SOG. Now, first things first, an entrenching tool sounds fancy, but here at Carbibles we are not at all about airs and graces – especially when it comes to tools.

This is a shovel. But it is a very well designed shovel, and what could be a potentially very useful and essential car tool. If you like off road driving, for example, it could be extremely useful to keep this shovel in the trunk of your car. It could also be useful if you live in an area with high snowfall, where it could help you to dig out your car from heavy snow.

As a tool it is very well designed, with a shovelhead made of tempered steel. The handle is made of carbon steel and attaches to the shovelhead at a pivot. This means that the tool can fold in on itself, making it easier to store. In fact in the folded mode, it measures just 10 inches in length. Combine that with the tiny 1.5 lbs weight (thank you carbon steel) and you have tool that is highly effective but also extremely easy to store.

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Key Features:

Tough & Durable

Saw Tooth Edge

Folding Design

All Steel Construction

Specification:
  • BrandSOG
  • ModelF08-N
  • Weight1.53 Lbs

Sources

  1. Digging a Car Out of Snow - WikiHow
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