Car Accessories and Items You Should Always Keep on Hand

 Going out into the world is seen as a routine and mundane practice we do every day. We don't often think of the risk associated with getting behind the wheel, hopping on the highway, or driving through a parking lot. Truly, anything can happen at any time and we as drivers need to always be vigilant and prepared. A great way we can do that as drivers is by keeping specific car accessories on hand that can help us in times of need. 

Toyota of Orlando is here with a short list of our favorite accessories that you can use whenever you find yourself in an automotive tizzy. Check them out here!

Keep These Car Accessories on Hand Always

 Car First Aid Kit

A first aid kit is one of the most practice car accessories you can have on hand. After all you never know when you'll need one and they can cover injuries from simple cuts to large lacerations. Make sure you use one that includes a plentiful supply of bandages and gauze, medical tape, gloves, a flashlight, and other tools. Some even include raincoats and other useful items. Make sure to keep any and all medical tools up to date to avoid using expired products. 

Jumper Cables/Battery Charger/Tire Pump

Break downs and flat tires happen to the best of us and you need to make sure you're ready for whenever they do. Jumper cables an absolute necessity to have on hand. While you need another person to get your ride back up and running, this is the easiest and cheapest option when your battery stop working. A tire pump is also helpful for when your tire has lost air but hasn't gone flat and you don't feel like waiting in line at an Orlando Wawa. 

Cell Phone Holder

It goes without saying that using your phone while driving is highly dangerous, but many drivers rely on their phones for other necessary tasks. GPS, music selection, taking hands-free phone calls and so on are all things we do with our phones. To make the process a bit more distraction-free, use a dashboard mounted phone holder. This keeps your phone in line with your view of the road so you're not looking down into your lap and away from the road. 

Emergency Multi-tool

It's true that in some emergency situations the tools put in place to keep us safe can prove highly dangerous. Luckily, in the event of a serious accident or your Orlando Toyota car becomes submerged, there are emergency multi-tools. These multi-tools combine things like flashlights, seat belt cutters, and window breakers into one useful car accessory you can use in a sticky situation. Grab one and put it in an easily accessible place in the event of an emergency. 

Dash Cam

While you may not have thought of putting a dashboard camera in your windshield, the benefits are endless when you use one. Not only can you capture fun moments in the car with your family and friends, it can also be your best friend in the event of an accident. You'll always have proof in the event the police and insurance company call into question who was at fault for a vehicle accident. Plus it can help prove that you're the best driver out there if anyone should ask questions (wink wink). 

Shop Car Accessories with Toyota of Orlando

Ready to shop for these essential car accessories and more? Visit Toyota of Orlando today at 3575 Vineland Road!