The car accessories can sometimes be unnecessary purchases but in many other cases are genuine investments to improve our posture driving, safety or visibility on the road.
In this article we will offer you a small review of additional equipment for cars that may arouse your interest.
What to keep in the trunk in the car
First of all, don’t forget that there are car accessories that are mandatory by law: buying them avoids the risk of penalties and allows you and your family to travel safely.
Some car accessories required by law are for example:
- the car “ Warning triangle” which must be positioned at the right distance in case of breakdowns or accidents and in all situations in which you have to report the position of your vehicle stopped in the roadway. The triangle must be homologated according to the European regulations.
- Snow chains– mandatory in the winter if the car is without winter tires, they avoid you a fine
- Reflective jacket, mandatory to wear when you have to get out of your car following an unexpected event such as a puncture of a tire that forces you to get out and take care of the replacement. It is also necessary to wear the reflective vest when you have to position the triangle to indicate that your car is stationary on the roadway. Attention to the wording: it is necessary that they appear together UNI EN 471 with CE , because only CE means China Export!
Car accessories essential for safety
Here is a list of essential car accessories for safe travel to fit comfortably in the trunk:
- Emergency kit for cars– takes up little space and contains everything you need to solve small problems, even while waiting for help
- Car bulb and fuse kit– just a few euros for a kit with fuses for your car and a spare bulb kit, to avoid being stranded or getting a fine
- Car wheel or tire kit– if you don’t want to be left on foot because of a flat tire, buy a wheel or tire repair kit, not bulky and very useful
- Autofire extinguisher – weighs 1 kg and can be really essential to solve small fires
- Battery cables– if you have to start the car with a flat battery, both yours and a friend’s, they are indispensable, not bulky and always ready to use
- Emergency starter– makes you totally independent, it is good for any brand or model (for normal cars) and contains several useful devices in a single tool (engine starter, LED flashlight, battery bank with USB sockets (also recharges the smartphone)
- Car emergencytank – empty it is practically “invisible”, but it can contain several liters of useful to the car (such as engine oil and fuel), but also food liquids or detergents (obviously you need one for each type of content)
- Car organizer trunk– essential to hold all the tools purchased and even the shopping
What to keep in the passenger compartment in the car
Among the accessories that are not mandatory but extremely useful we point out the cable to charge numerous devices with USB socket , such as smartphones, battery chargers , portable fans and many others through your cigarette lighter . You can buy them online on specialized sites such as Tuttoautoricambi.it
Another accessory that can even save our lives is the emergency hammer . In fact, in the event of an accident, this accessory can quickly cut the locked seat belts, allowing you and your family to get out of the vehicle. Its small tip is able to break the glass of a car, allowing you a real life-saving emergency intervention. An example? If your child or dog has been locked in the vehicle, the first thing to do besides calling for help is to try to free them. If you have an additional car hammer with you in addition to the one you always leave in the car it will be extremely valuable to break the glass easily.
One last piece of advice concerns all those essential products for disinfection and personal protection: in this period they are even more precious. Our advice is therefore to keep at least one kit in your car consisting of sanitizing gel, hand cleaning placemats and gloves.
