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What are some car safety tools you should always have in your vehicle?

What safety tools should I have in my car? I already packed a car emergency kit, but I want to make sure I have the right tools as well because I often go off-roading in remote areas.

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“If you want to add some car safety tools to your vehicle, you have plenty of options. These vary in price and usage, but if you have a number of them, you should be safer than other motorists on the road.
Some of the top options include:
  • ResQme keychain, which has both a seat belt cutter and a window breaker.
  • LifeHammer, which can help cut you free of wreckage.
  • Tire iron and jack so you can change a tire, especially if you’re in a remote area.
  • Deadman Earth Anchor, which acts as a winch and can pull your vehicle out of mud, sand, or water.
While it’s not a tool, you may also want to add
towing and labor coverage
 to your
car insurance
 policy to ensure you get roadside assistance when you need it most.
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