DIY roadside repair kit

A basic car maintenance course will give you the skills and confidence to carry out basic repairs on your car.

Here is a list of tools and spare parts to keep in your car in case you need to do roadside repairs.

Tools

  • Shifting spanners (various sizes); they can be adjusted to the exact size you need
  • Standard pliers, long-nose, multi-grip pliers
  • Flat tip and Philips head screwdriver set
  • Wire brush
  • Tyre pressure gauge
  • Car jack
  • Jump leads
  • Battery charger

Spare parts

  • Spare tyre
  • Radiator and heater clips
  • Fuses
  • Car light bulbs
  • Engine oil
  • Windscreen wash
  • Radiator fluid
  • Spare car keys