Monday, March 25, 2013

10 Must-Have Car Tools


As a driver, safety is the first.  Here are 10 must-have tools that helps keep you safe on your travel.
1.       Backup tire
Often the backup tire is left in the trunk, lacking of maintenance. It is better to check the tire every 3 months and inflate the tire when necessary.
2.       Floor jack
A floor jack is necessary to change tire or replace brake pad.
3.       OBD2 code reader
Commonly every car driver should see the check engine light flashes sometime. An OBD2 code reader will allow the driver to diagnose what the problems may be. You can choose some small code readers like iOBD2 on the market that turn a smartphone to be a display of the trouble codes.
4.       Toolkit
Every car has a toolkit with frequently used tools such as wrench, screwdriver, and tire key. Checking and cleaning the tools regularly will help increase their service life.
5.       Flash light
A good flash light help not only examine the car when there is a trouble at night but also send a signal for help if there is an emergency.