Car Emergency Kit Checklist (AAA-Inspired): What to Keep in Your Car in 2026
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Build a real emergency car kit with the essentials: first aid, visibility, power, warmth, and tire tools—plus what belongs in the glove box vs trunk.
A car emergency kit isn’t “extra.” It’s the difference between a stressful roadside situation and a manageable one. AAA’s guidance is a solid baseline.
Keep in the glove box
- Phone charging cord / power bank
- First-aid basics
- Pen + notepad (for accidents/info)
Keep in the trunk
- Warning triangles or flares + reflective vest
- Jumper cables or jump starter
- Flashlight (extra batteries)
- Blanket + water/snacks
- Tire inflator or tire repair kit
Seasonal add-ons (cold climates)
- Ice scraper / gloves
- raction aid (sand/kitty litter)
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