I have breakdown cover too, but unfortunately they won't cover things like cleaning your windows, pumping up your tyres, and checking your tyre tread depth. I also chucked a load of poncho's in there, can't think of anything worse than breaking down on the side of the motorway when it's peeing with rain and you forgot to bring your coat.
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I have breakdown cover too, but unfortunately they won't cover things like cleaning your windows, pumping up your tyres, and checking your tyre tread depth. I also chucked a load of poncho's in there, can't think of anything worse than breaking down on the side of the motorway when it's peeing with rain and you forgot to bring your coat.
The Jerry Can can be secured all on its own using sticky back velcro strips from any homewares store. Can velcro it next to the standard boot tidy. This leaves loads of room to store everything else inside it.
I have a too kit and other useful items that may come in handy in the event of a breakdown or other situation and it is more than enough!
I have a too kit and other useful items that may come in handy in the event of a breakdown or other situation and it is more than enough!
I've never had a window cleaning emergency and checking tyre pressures / tread depth I do on a regular basis as home so don't need to carry tools for this.
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Not my car but identical.
Rubber boot mat with anchor points and cargo net. Two side pockets for first aid stuff etc and the false floor lifts up and my umbrellas, wellies, tools etc are all under that. Don't really bother with a Jerry Can as I have a 75l fuel tank.
Whatever car you have first and foremost I would try and look for OEM solutions. They are better than the ebay stuff 99% of the time and fit correct.
Rubber boot mat with anchor points and cargo net. Two side pockets for first aid stuff etc and the false floor lifts up and my umbrellas, wellies, tools etc are all under that. Don't really bother with a Jerry Can as I have a 75l fuel tank.
Whatever car you have first and foremost I would try and look for OEM solutions. They are better than the ebay stuff 99% of the time and fit correct.
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Jump leads, 1l screenwash, 1l coolant, 1l oil, can of tyre weld, ductape, bundle of cable ties, small tool kit (cross head + flat screwdriver, pliers, slip jaws, 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 15mm and 17mm spanners, small hammer), spare bulb pack, 5l jerry can, can of easystart, can of wd40, jar of random bolts, nuts and washers, compact single barrel foot pump.
After having my tyres let down while away staying at a hotel, I've carried a small foot pump ever since.
I was out in the Westfield once when the bolt that holds the crank sensor on decided to make a break for freedom. I called the RAC staright away, but I managed to diagnose and fix the problem within 20 mins and was home before the RAC would have got to me. Without my "emergency kit", I'd have probably spent a miserable couple of hours in the middle of nowhere.
The duct tape also let me limp home in the Cosworth when a bottom rad hose split 4 miles from home - I would've been ****** if I'd have had to wait for the RAC to tow me home for something simple like that.
I've also fixed friends cars when they've broken down before their recovery service have arrived.
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All that weight! Think of your 0-60 times
I just leave one of the kids at home if it bothers me
Yeah, just search on ebay for a boot tidy, there are tonnes of options, just pick one that fits best with your boot's dimensions
Which one did you get for your Z4? (seeing as I have the same car)
My boot just has my works boots and a hi-vis bomber jacket. I have a mobile phone and wallet for emergencies.
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i just bung the tow rope, spare 1st aid kit, fire extinguisher and toolkit in the space where my spare wheel would be if i had one.
and if i get a flat i call out a mate to grab one from my stock in the shed.
and if i get a flat i call out a mate to grab one from my stock in the shed.
I had a similar one to the top picture these have a up stand all the way round the cheep one is just a mat so any liquids that may get loose will not be contained .usually find a car specific one on ebay for not to much.
