You’ll need all the necessities and extras for comfort, safety, entertainment, and worst-case breakdown if you’re going on a road trip.

There are some items in the car that you might take for granted, but it’s still important to make sure you have an empty fuel container, a spare wheel, a tyre jack, and your owner’s manual. Think about having a tyre pressure gauge, jump leads, and a portable power pack.

Then there are a few items that can be given as gifts or assembled into a gift basket, such as an essential tool kit, a hammer, a screwdriver, and pair of pliers, as well as some duct tape and WD-40. These help you escape from a variety of predicaments.

Make sure you have a warm coat, some boots in case you need to walk to get aid in the event of a breakdown, some water, and non-perishable snacks. Think about adding a warning triangle and a hi-vis vest as well.