{"id":792,"date":"2018-07-09T09:14:45","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T09:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/?p=792"},"modified":"2018-07-07T15:24:48","modified_gmt":"2018-07-07T15:24:48","slug":"what-to-put-in-your-summertime-roadside-emergency-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/what-to-put-in-your-summertime-roadside-emergency-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Put in Your Summertime Roadside Emergency Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Roadside emergency kits are available everywhere, from your local automotive and home improvement stores, to department retailers, various online vendors, and much more. Not only are they prevalent, they come in a vast array of options. Some kits are small and contain just the basics, while others are comprehensive or even specialized for certain types of vehicles. Regardless of which emergency roadside kit you own, it is likely that it\u2019s missing items that are pertinent to the summer season. <\/p>\n<h2><font color=\"darkred\">Continue reading to learn which additional items you would be wise to add to your emergency roadside kit this summer.<\/font><\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_795\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/24-Hour-Roadside-Assistance-Indianapolis-e1530977034985.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Roadside Assistance &amp; Towing 317-247-8484\" width=\"600\" height=\"367\" class=\"size-full wp-image-795\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indianapolis Roadside Assistance &#038; Towing 317-247-8484<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nYou never know when car troubles might arise. Most often, they come as a surprise, and at the least convenient time. Having an emergency roadside kit in your vehicle at all times can help relieve minor car troubles when they happen unexpectedly. And sometimes, they save lives. There are several dangers associated with being stranded in a parking lot or on the side of the road. On-coming traffic collisions are a huge threat to anyone shouldered on the road with a broken down vehicle. <\/p>\n<p>This is especially true for highways. Vehicles at high speeds, combined with distracted driving, can mean that a driver might not see a person and hit them or their stranded vehicle. Furthermore, parking lots can leave a person susceptible to car theft and muggings. You can\u2019t always be prepared for all roadside emergencies, and you certainly can\u2019t always prevent them, but an emergency kit for your car is a responsible and effective way to safeguard from several other roadside obstacles and hazards.<\/p>\n<h1>Summer Roadside Car Kits<\/h1>\n<p>A standard kit will come with the basics, such as phone chargers, jumper cables, gloves, electrical tape, rain poncho, and a few tools (tire gauge, torque wrench, etc.). More comprehensive kits might contain between 30 and 70 pieces, and include more sophisticated equipment like emergency flares, hazard flags, reflector triangles, safety vests, tire jacks, flashlights, AA batteries, blankets, whistles, fire extinguisher, pliers, utility knives, wrenches, and small medical kits.<\/p>\n<p>In the summer, surroundings and circumstances change as a result of the climate, making it important to add some extra provisions to your emergency roadside kit. Recommended items include a Reflective Windshield Cover, battery-operated radio, solar-powered fan (or battery-powered), snacks, water, and sunscreen. These items can protect you and keep you occupied while you are resolving your car trouble.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Professional Roadside Assistance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you do not have the proper tools or materials to fix your car problem using your kit, it is necessary to call a licensed and local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Indianapolis towing company<\/a> for prompt and professional roadside assistance or tow truck service. They can respond to your location quickly in order to keep you and your vehicle safe. <\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_437\" style=\"width: 244px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/logo.png\" alt=\"Zore&#039;s Towing Indianapolis 317-247-8484\" width=\"234\" height=\"131\" class=\"size-full wp-image-437\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zore&#8217;s Towing Indianapolis 317-247-8484<\/p><\/div><strong>Call Zore\u2019s Towing at 317-247-8484<\/strong> for prompt and professional roadside assistance services in Indianapolis and throughout Central Indiana. We provide friendly and affordable flat tire service, lost or locked key service, jump starts, dead battery service, and much more. Trust us for fast help at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roadside emergency kits are available everywhere, from your local automotive and home improvement stores, to department retailers, various online vendors, and much more. Not only are they prevalent, they come in a vast array of options. 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