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What Should You Pack In a Roadside Emergency Kit?

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With the beautiful summer weather, you probably want to get into your Mercedes-Benz and jump on the open road. But while you’re planning your summer road trip, make sure you keep your vehicle prepared for an emergency. Keeping these items won’t require much trunk space, and could end up saving you big time in the long run.

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What Should You Pack Into a Roadside Emergency Kit?

Snacks and bottled water: In case you’re stuck for a while, it’s important to stay hydrated. Make sure to also keep quick and easy non-perishable foods like granola bars.
Blankets: Even though the sun is shining, it can cool off significantly at night
Phone charger: If you can turn on your car’s battery you can still keep your phone alive.
First Aid Kit: This one is pretty self-explanatory.
Sunblock: If you are stranded in the hot sun, you want to make sure to keep your skin protected.
Jumper cables: Perhaps these jumper cables can keep you from being stranded in the first place.
Emergency contact information: If you are a member of AAA or another service that offers free towing or other services, make sure the information is readily available when you need it.
Extra oil, coolant: Keep these both on hand if the weather is especially hot to prevent engine overheating.

This is by no means a complete list, but it should get you thinking. Have any ideas we missed? Leave a comment below!

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