{"id":37410,"date":"2023-02-02T13:01:03","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T11:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=37410"},"modified":"2023-02-02T13:36:37","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T11:36:37","slug":"buyers-guide-emergency-gear-to-keep-in-your-car-boot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/buyers-guide-emergency-gear-to-keep-in-your-car-boot\/","title":{"rendered":"Buyer&#8217;s Guide: Emergency Gear to Keep in Your Car Boot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In an emergency, the contents of your car boot can be invaluable. Driving along South African roads can lead to all kinds of unexpected twists and turns. You may face roadwork, break down, become lost in an unfamiliar location (or a pothole, for that matter), or have to change a flat tyre solo.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-pricecheck-visual-link-template\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=jump+starter\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Make Sure You Have a Portable Battery Jumper - It&#039;s a Life-Saver!\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"99\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Battery-jump-starter.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"battery jump starter\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Battery-jump-starter.jpg 800w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Battery-jump-starter-300x198.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Battery-jump-starter-768x508.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Battery-jump-starter-104x69.jpg 104w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Battery-jump-starter-702x459.jpg 702w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Battery-jump-starter-214x140.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Make Sure You Have a Portable Battery Jumper - It's a Life-Saver!<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">An absolute life-saver when you're on the road is a portable battery jumper. Find the best deals on battery jumpers on PriceCheck<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Your ability to cope with these emergencies can depend on the contents of your car boot. For peace of mind and to help get you back on the road quickly and safely, keep the following items in your boot:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34672 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/tyre-pressures_hero-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"tyres\" width=\"701\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/tyre-pressures_hero-300x169.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/tyre-pressures_hero-768x432.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/tyre-pressures_hero.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Spare tyre, tyre jack, and tyre iron<\/h4>\n<p>Keeping a well-inflated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=tyre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spare tyre<\/a> in good condition, together with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=tyre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jack and wheel lever<\/a>, in your boot is a good idea. Reputable dealers will ensure cars sold, have a spare tyre under the boot.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t have one, kitting your boot with a spare tyre, a jack, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=tyre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tyre iron<\/a> could help you avoid a lot of hassle if you run into trouble on the roads.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-pricecheck-visual-link-template\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=phone+holder+car\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"PriceCheck tip:\u00a0Add a magnetic phone holder in your car to keep your phone safe and in sight, rather than falling under the seat.\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"122\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Magnetic-phone-holder.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"Magnetic phone holder\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Magnetic-phone-holder.jpg 522w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Magnetic-phone-holder-300x244.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Magnetic-phone-holder-168x137.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">PriceCheck tip:\u00a0Add a magnetic phone holder in your car to keep your phone safe and in sight, rather than falling under the seat.<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Click to find the best deals | Compare Prices &amp; Shop Online | PriceCheck<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>PriceCheck tip:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/how-to-prep-your-car-for-summer-road-trips-to-save-money-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out how to\u00a0prep your car for summer road trips to save money and time<\/a>.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>Tyre inflator and sealer<\/h4>\n<p>There are a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=tyre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tyre inflators<\/a> on the market, ranging from simple hand pumps to powered devices. Whichever type you choose, a portable method of pumping up tyres provides a quick, temporary solution for a flat or punctured tyre.<\/p>\n<h4>Jumper cables<\/h4>\n<p>Dead batteries happen to even the best of us. Packing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=Jumper+cables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jumper cables<\/a> in your boot means you don&#8217;t have to rely on a kind stranger to use their jumper cables in an emergency.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20808 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/jumper-cables-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/jumper-cables-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/jumper-cables-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/jumper-cables-768x768.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/jumper-cables.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Reflective triangle<\/h4>\n<p>If your car is stopped on a shoulder or near oncoming traffic, it is essential to signal other cars to slow down from a safe distance. A reflective triangle is also important for alerting other motorists if there is a crash ahead. It&#8217;s a must-have in terms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=car+accessories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">emergency gear and accessories<\/a> for your car.<\/p>\n<h4>The bottom line<\/h4>\n<p>Having the right emergency gear in your car can help you deal with the unexpected and stay safe. Even while you may not need the items in your boot for months or even years, it\u2019s reassuring to know that you are prepared for whatever the journey throws at you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-pricecheck-visual-link-template\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=car+emergency+kit\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Buy an All-in-One Car Emergency Kit to Get All the Essentials\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"84\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Smart-Battery-Charger_2.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"car Smart Battery Charger\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Smart-Battery-Charger_2.jpeg 800w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Smart-Battery-Charger_2-300x169.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Smart-Battery-Charger_2-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Buy an All-in-One Car Emergency Kit to Get All the Essentials<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Compare Prices &amp; Shop Online | PriceCheck<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Always ensure you have this gear in your car boot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":37411,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15,2852],"tags":[10337,10341,10340,10338,10339,10343,10342],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/auto_safety_breakdown.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37410"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37410"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37410\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37546,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37410\/revisions\/37546"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37411"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}