Things to Have in Your Car

The thing about road trips is that nothing about them is planned. You just gather a few friends together, start-up the car and hit the road! But then again, to ensure that the trip remains hassle-free and basically a lot more fun, you need to make a list of things you need inside your car. What should you keep in your car? Or rather, what ALL should you keep in the car to make sure the road trip is fun and exciting?

Good Things to Keep In Your Car

• Spare Tire: Just in case any one on your car faces any problems.
• Car Tools: Just in case your car does break down, you'll need the tools to screw and unscrew the apparatus.
• Jack: I'm including this one separately as people often end up carrying the tool box without the jack.
• Music Player: It may be built in or personal, but a long drive can get a bit boring and music is the best way to spice it up.
• CDs: Or any other memory device with music in it that your music player can play.
• Video Player: Not an absolute necessity and gives the driver a bad deal, but a movie player can be good fun for the passengers on a long trip!
• Movie DVDs: Because, quite frankly, a video player could be pretty useless without the DVD movies to go with it.
• Playing Cards: Again not too much fun for the driver here, but you can take turns while driving and playing.
• Ashtray: A lot of cars don't come with an ashtray, so carry an ashtray so you don't make a litter outside!
• Car Freshener: Keeping the car under the hot sun for too long gives it a pretty irritating smell. So use a car freshener to get rid of it.
• Doggie Bag: For the ones with car-sickness!
• Food and Water: Basic necessities of life! Don't leave the house without it!
• First Aid Kit: Just in case someone gets hurt on the way.
• Compass or a GPS: While the GPS is the ideal thing to find your way when you're lost, the folks who do not have the GPS can make do with a compass.
• Cell Phone Charger: Because there will be times when the damn thing runs out of battery.
• Basic Hygiene Stuff: You know, combs, toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving kit, tissues etc. Stuff you need if you're planning to camp in the car for the night.
• Flash Light: Always useful wherever you go. Don't forget the extra batteries.
• Battery Charging Kit: Often you might find yourself caught in the cold and the car refuses to start. The battery charging kit will come in really handy!
• Road Salt and Shovels: One of the best things to have in your trunk for winter. If you come across a snow-blocked road, pour some of the salt and see the ice melt away in no time!
• Pillows and Blankets: Another something you need if you're going to camp in at night. Sleeping bags will also come in handy.
• Tire Sealant: I'm mortally afraid of the flat tire, but the tire sealant is a brilliant 'quick fix' to the problems.

Last but not the least, don't forget the insurance documents and ownership documents for the car. And your driving license!