A guide to the absolute essentials you’ll need in your car.

2.  Just passed your driving test? Wondering
what essentials you’ll need with you on
your travels. Hopefully this guide should
answer all your queries!

3.  The very first thing a new driver should put in
their car is a map, or, in today’s
technological world, a Sat-Nav. In years
gone by, many a driver has embarrassingly
taken an hour to reach a destination that’s
five minutes away, but there’s not so much
of an excuse anymore…

4.  Although it probably strikes up images of
a bad horror film, cars can break down
in remote locations. You’ll need a
flashlight to make your way around if you
do.

5.  Again, you’ve got to prepare yourself for
the worst – you never know when you’re
going to blow a tire. You’ll need a spare
if you do. These things are unfortunate,
but forward planning can make getting
around them a lot easier, especially if
you know how to change one yourself.

6.  Assuming that you have enough windscreen
wash at all times is a mistake that rookie drivers
often make. You always need to keep the
levels topped up to make sure you can clean
your windscreen properly on the road. It might
seem like a pain to check every couple of
days, but the windshield replacement cost will
be even more annoying!

7.  Keeping a charge in your phone at all
times is a must when you’re driving. If you
break down and you’re left with a dead
battery, you’ll wish you kept a charger in
your glove compartment.

8.  A very useful tool if your car battery goes
down. While you might not ever have to
use them, keeping a set in your boot
should be considered a must. Learn how
to use them here.

9.  As anyone that’s ever been stuck in the
snow will tell you, a shovel is an absolute
car essential! Without one, you could be
stuck for days at a time.

10.  A particularly relevant one for new
drivers, a camera comes in pretty handy
if your car’s ever involved in a scrape. It
can document the exact damage done
to your car – or someone else’s. Pretty
useful if you ever find yourself in court
over the incident.

11.  Finally, there’s the humble blanket. You’ll
be thankful of it if you’re ever stranded
somewhere overnight!