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Essential Gear for Car Owners: Be Ready for the Road

Living with a car, whether you use it primarily for work and commuting, long road trips or weekend drives out of the city, it pays to be as prepared as possible.

By Bryan Campbell

Jun 29, 2020

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Whether you use your car primarily for work or commuting, on long road trips or for weekend drives out of the city, it pays to be as prepared as possible. Depending on where you live, certain add-ons like winter tires or even snow chains might be necessary; based on your needs, some car-specific apps will be more helpful than others. But it’s safe to assume that no matter where you live there are few essentials every car owner should have on board, all the time.

Here, then, is a basic list of gear that’s worth keeping in your car all the time.