I have a 2017 Honda CRV and I recently had a problem with the skid plate falling down after taking it to an Official Honda Dealership for an oil change. Unfortunately, when it did, I was 70 miles from home, unprepared, and had to ask a client for tools to help me out of my jam.
I’m the type of person that likes to be prepared for any situation that comes up, and I’m trying to remedy that now.
The Current Kit:
I’ve added metric wrenches, a 1/4" socket set, standard Philips and flat head screwdrivers, a JIS screwdriver set, a metric hex-key wrench set, needle nose pliers, a screw jack with spare tire, digital air pressure gauge as well as a lithium ion battery tire inflator and jump kit.
Is there anything I’m missing?
I live in an upper floor apartment and don’t have many people I can contact when I have a problem (I do have AAA, but it’s not what it used to be) so it’s important for me to be self-reliant while also having most of the tools that I need “on hand” without having to make multiple trips up and down the stairs.
I’m leery of keeping liquids in my car, I do keep some of that stuff at home already.
I can definitely add some zip-ties (I don’t know why, but I tend to hoard them like video game loot that you know you should just use right away but don’t), some duct tape and steel safety wire.
Thanks!
Why do you have issues with liquids? Because of the chance of leaks?
Personally, I think 1l or so of oil is pretty handy, and coolant can be topped up with water in an emergency (do ensure the correct amount of actual “coolant” is in there, in a non-emergency, because corrosion is not fun. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think brake fluid is worth it, if there is a situation where I find myself without brake fluid, I probably can’t do anything with small tools.
IMHO it is worth the risk. If I lived away from gas stations, I would probably also have a fuel can.