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Title: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 12 October 2014, 04:58:44

Be interested to see what people have stuffed away in their cars...  :y ;D

I'll go first...

Here are some of the things inside that I can recall...

One 15" spare steel wheel
1 Liter of 10/40 GM Oil
Handful of Micro Fiber cloths
1KG Fire Extinguisher
Tissues / Bog Roll
2600mAh Power Bank & Cables
Torch
Sat-Nav Disc / CD's
Survival Kits (tools and ration pack food)
Screwdriver with attachments
500ml Water
X2 First Aid Kits
Breakdown triangle
Hi-vis vest
Sunglasses
Boot Lining/tray
(Not sure these count but x2 dash cameras)
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: omegod on 12 October 2014, 07:53:24

Be interested to see what people have stuffed away in their cars...  :y ;D

I'll go first...

Here are some of the things inside that I can recall...

One 15" spare steel wheel
1 Liter of 10/40 GM Oil
Handful of Micro Fiber cloths
1KG Fire Extinguisher
Tissues / Bog Roll
2600mAh Power Bank & Cables
Torch
Sat-Nav Disc / CD's
Survival Kits (tools and ration pack food)
Screwdriver with attachments
500ml Water
X2 First Aid Kits
Breakdown triangle
Hi-vis vest
Sunglasses
Boot Lining/tray
(Not sure these count but x2 dash cameras)

You preparing for a war or summat ;D couple of mars bars suffice for me
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: biggriffin on 12 October 2014, 09:34:31
Crank sensor
HBV
Tool box
Hi-viz coat,
Pair of gloves.
various bits of food and mud all over,and under the back seat.
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 October 2014, 10:25:13
Not telling. That Esta will come and nick it.
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: Nick W on 12 October 2014, 10:26:55
I have a similar list to the OP:

17" spare wheel, electric compressor and foam(acquired free from a scrap Honda), plus a digital pressure gauge
Breaker bar and 17mm socket
First Aid kit
Fire extinguisher on the floor in front of the driver's seat
1l of oil, funnel and some rag for wiping
Two LED torches - I had one and was given a headtorch
Small Teng socket set and spanners
Multitool
Halfords ratchet screwdriver set
Emergency triangle and sparebulb set(only because I go to France) and a few fuses
At least 2 hi-viz vests, used ones from work.
Phone charger and mount for the phone
"My Naff Code Reader" connector, where else would I keep it?
Some para-cord and a roll of duct-tape
Boot liner, luggage net and dog guard(both genuine Vx)
Dash cam, hardwired behind the rearview mirror
Loose change
Pen and a small note pad

This is all packed away in the various cubbyholes and the spare wheel well.
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: The Sheriff on 12 October 2014, 10:40:02
Not telling. That Esta will come and nick it.
You've seem my thread about moving......? No.?  ::)
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: TheBoy on 12 October 2014, 11:12:55
Depends where I'm going, eg the land of the cheese eating surrender monkeys, obviously I have to fill every nook and cranny with mindless junk.

To commute, just the usual V6 stuff, plus a blanket and shovel in winter, and flask and cuppa soup on harsh looking days.
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 12 October 2014, 11:41:00
Nothing spectacular in my car... but the wife did buy me a fold-away shovel which I had to use the week after I got it! Folds up pretty small
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: 4x4 on 12 October 2014, 12:06:51
2 x emergency blankets
First aid kit
Air compressor
Breaker bar
Spare rear number plate
To buy soon
Folding shovel
Recovery straps and shackles
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: zirk on 12 October 2014, 12:52:24
Car doesn't leave my House without a Mug of Tea.
10 and 8mm Micro Combination Spanner is on the Key Ring.
A piece of LDF 750 Heliax Aerial Cable (under seat)
Jump Leads, 12v Inflator, Torch, Water, various Gloves.
Shell, Morrisons, Necta, Club Card.
Mini Tool Kit, Cable Ties, Amalgamating and PVC Tape.
Crow Bar and a small length of Alley Scaffold Tube (stubborn wheel nuts)
Space Saver Wheel in place or the LPG Tank.
Phone Charger, Nokia E7 (Sat Nav and Hot Spot).
First Aid Kit.
For longer journeys, 150 Piece Kit, Small 12v Battery, Tow Rope, Crank Sensor , Aux Belt and Pulley.
Some Pound coins for that Dartford money pit.




Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: Broomies Mate on 12 October 2014, 13:58:45
I have a similar list to the OP:

17" spare wheel, electric compressor and foam(acquired free from a scrap Honda), plus a digital pressure gauge
Breaker bar and 17mm socket
First Aid kit
Fire extinguisher on the floor in front of the driver's seat
1l of oil, funnel and some rag for wiping
Two LED torches - I had one and was given a headtorch
Small Teng socket set and spanners
Multitool
Halfords ratchet screwdriver set
Emergency triangle and sparebulb set(only because I go to France) and a few fuses
At least 2 hi-viz vests, used ones from work.
Phone charger and mount for the phone
"My Naff Code Reader" connector, where else would I keep it?
Some para-cord and a roll of duct-tape
Boot liner, luggage net and dog guard(both genuine Vx)
Dash cam, hardwired behind the rearview mirror
Loose change
Pen and a small note pad

This is all packed away in the various cubbyholes and the spare wheel well.

(http://www.turkcealtyazi.org/resimler/film/0293662/l-the-transporter-75eca1a4.jpg)

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: Paddy Flannery on 12 October 2014, 15:10:05
Bale of hay.
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: pauls on 12 October 2014, 19:30:53
RAC card. :y
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: Crazycarzowner on 12 October 2014, 19:41:38
Socket set
Spanner set
screwdriver kit
Tyre Inflator
Jump leads
Pliers set of
Mole grips
Jubilee clips
Gaffer tape
Jump leads
3 foot pipe
Emergency kit
Hi-vis vests
Glue
Grease
Old Water-proof coat & cap
Pipe-cutter (don't ask)
Multi-meter
Spare tyre  ::)
Proper Jack
Spare fuses
.
.
.
.
.
Cuddley Toy  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: henryd on 12 October 2014, 19:50:57
I carry a cloth to wipe the screen and an AA card in my wallet when solo but do have basic tools in caravan when it's attached :y
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: Nick W on 12 October 2014, 20:07:17
Some of this stuff is in my car simply because I have it. Apart from the wheel changing equipment the tools are surplus to other requirements, so it makes sense to have them in the car. I didn't carry them in any of the Capris or other simple cars that I could fix at the side of the road, and have only used them on other cars/problems. The only time the Omega broke-down my AA card was of more use than tools. Carrying things like a spare crank sensor or HBV seems paranoid when they're both recently new. The same applies to drive belts and tensioners; if I had worries about any of them I'd fit new and forget about them.

A first-aid kit is a sensible precaution.

The fire extinguisher is to save the contents of the car rather than the car itself.
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 October 2014, 23:47:15
A bag of mint imperials.  :y
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: Steve B on 13 October 2014, 00:19:00
Depends where I'm going, eg the land of the cheese eating surrender monkeys, obviously I have to fill every nook and cranny with mindless junk.

To commute, just the usual V6 stuff, plus a blanket and shovel in winter, and flask and cuppa soup on harsh looking days.
I like the big ones  ;D ;D ;D Got a 2ltr here.(NOT THE FOOD FLASK THINGS)Had it years. Been looking for another and cannot find one anywhere... The bigger the better they stay hot for ages.
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 13 October 2014, 00:31:40
Depends where I'm going, eg the land of the cheese eating surrender monkeys, obviously I have to fill every nook and cranny with mindless junk.

To commute, just the usual V6 stuff, plus a blanket and shovel in winter, and flask and cuppa soup on harsh looking days.
I like the big ones  ;D ;D ;D Got a 2ltr here.(NOT THE FOOD FLASK THINGS)Had it years. Been looking for another and cannot find one anywhere... The bigger the better they stay hot for ages.

Thats one thing I need to add to the list to buy  :y... Should be some on Amazon/eBay online. Not so sure where shop wise...
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 13 October 2014, 00:35:44

Be interested to see what people have stuffed away in their cars...  :y ;D

I'll go first...

Here are some of the things inside that I can recall...

One 15" spare steel wheel
1 Liter of 10/40 GM Oil
Handful of Micro Fiber cloths
1KG Fire Extinguisher
Tissues / Bog Roll
2600mAh Power Bank & Cables
Torch
Sat-Nav Disc / CD's
Survival Kits (tools and ration pack food)
Screwdriver with attachments
500ml Water
X2 First Aid Kits
Breakdown triangle
Hi-vis vest
Sunglasses
Boot Lining/tray
(Not sure these count but x2 dash cameras)

You preparing for a war or summat ;D couple of mars bars suffice for me

Not entirely sure why I bought them, Probably passed their use by date by now  :-\ ;D
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: zirk on 13 October 2014, 13:38:10

Be interested to see what people have stuffed away in their cars...  :y ;D

I'll go first...

Here are some of the things inside that I can recall...

One 15" spare steel wheel
1 Liter of 10/40 GM Oil
Handful of Micro Fiber cloths
1KG Fire Extinguisher
Tissues / Bog Roll
2600mAh Power Bank & Cables
Torch
Sat-Nav Disc / CD's
Survival Kits (tools and ration pack food)
Screwdriver with attachments
500ml Water
X2 First Aid Kits
Breakdown triangle
Hi-vis vest
Sunglasses
Boot Lining/tray
(Not sure these count but x2 dash cameras)

You preparing for a war or summat ;D couple of mars bars suffice for me

Not entirely sure why I bought them, Probably passed their use by date by now  :-\ ;D
Good survival food is -
Main Course - Corned Beef and Baked Beans (Hot or Cold)
Desert - Peanut Butter and a Banana.
and a Mars Bar for Sugar intake.  ;)
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 13 October 2014, 14:41:33
Spare No.7 lipstick,
         Rimmel liplock,
         two dusters,
        Mr Sheen polish,
        a pen,
        tape measure
        Spare AA card
        First Aid kit
        AA Book of Maps
        Large Scale A-Z Maps of Britain
        WD40
        Towing ropes
        3/8" socket set
        Ratchet spanners
        Large ring spanner set
        Many screw drivers
        Pair of pliers
        1 Metre long handled wheel socket bar
        Spare wheel
        Torch
        Surgical gloves
        Spare low heel shoes
        Rags
        Warning triangle x2
        8 x Sainsbury's large re-usable carriers
        McLaren pushchair

 :y
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: zirk on 13 October 2014, 14:48:42
Spare No.7 lipstick,
         Rimmel liplock,
         two dusters,
        Mr Sheen polish,
        a pen,
        tape measure
        Spare AA card
        First Aid kit
        AA Book of Maps
        Large Scale A-Z Maps of Britain
        WD40
        Towing ropes
        3/8" socket set
        Ratchet spanners
        Large ring spanner set
        Many screw drivers
        Pair of pliers
        1 Metre long handled wheel socket bar
        Spare wheel
        Torch
        Surgical gloves
        Spare low heel shoes
        Rags
        Warning triangle x2
        8 x Sainsbury's large re-usable carriers
        McLaren pushchair

 :y
:o :o :o
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: aaronjb on 13 October 2014, 14:51:01
A selection of old receipts (fuel, McDeaths etc), lint, fluff, crumbs and occasionally discarded Starbucks cups.. and sunglasses.
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: kev2b4 on 13 October 2014, 15:17:29

Generally the following :-

5kg powder extuinguisher,
small trolley jack
toolbox
roof rack bars + rope
spare bulb pack( homemade)
satnav
uk map
phone charger
aircompressor( for tyres)
spare wheel
std jack ( never used)
Jump leads
Water
Oil
Boot liner
Crank sensor
Books ( for M25)
Shovel(foldaway)
Hi-vis
Triangle
Ht leads( only because haven’t put in garage)

If in winter then add the following from the van:-
Snow chains
Gas stove
Food
Sweeties
Sleeping bag

If am in the van then is generally the equivalent of the above plus campbed, more food, clothes, toolboxes, cables, studding, analysers, none of which I can find as generally ends up in a mess
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 October 2014, 15:22:19
Spiders mostly...
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: omegod on 13 October 2014, 16:04:50
Spare No.7 lipstick,
         Rimmel liplock,
         two dusters,
        Mr Sheen polish,
        a pen,
        tape measure
        Spare AA card
        First Aid kit
        AA Book of Maps
        Large Scale A-Z Maps of Britain
        WD40
        Towing ropes
        3/8" socket set
        Ratchet spanners
        Large ring spanner set
        Many screw drivers
        Pair of pliers
        1 Metre long handled wheel socket bar
        Spare wheel
        Torch
        Surgical gloves
        Spare low heel shoes
        Rags
        Warning triangle x2
        8 x Sainsbury's large re-usable carriers
        McLaren pushchair

 :y
:o :o :o

I have some strange possibilities going through my mind  :D
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: The Sheriff on 13 October 2014, 17:08:29
Apart from spare wheel changing tools, a dog crate (usually complete with dog), a dog blanket, two dog leads, a dog coat and various kitchen towels with assorted cloths etc. for cleaning and wiping a dogs arse.
I have an exciting life :(
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: 05omegav6 on 13 October 2014, 17:52:06
Apart from spare wheel changing tools, a dog crate (usually complete with dog), a dog blanket, two dog leads, a dog coat and various kitchen towels with assorted cloths etc. for cleaning and wiping a dogs arse.
I have an exciting life :(
Presumably you use both leads to tether the do whilst you wipe its arse... or is one of them yours ::)
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: The Sheriff on 13 October 2014, 17:55:51
Apart from spare wheel changing tools, a dog crate (usually complete with dog), a dog blanket, two dog leads, a dog coat and various kitchen towels with assorted cloths etc. for cleaning and wiping a dogs arse.
I have an exciting life :(
Presumably you use both leads to tether the do whilst you wipe its arse... or is one of them yours ::)
No. I have two leads in case I lose one. Stupid boy. ;D
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: flyer 0712 on 13 October 2014, 17:59:45
Wipes for windows..torch...air pump and R.A.C.  get me and car home  card from anywhere in the the country. :y :y
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: omega2018 on 13 October 2014, 20:33:28

Be interested to see what people have stuffed away in their cars...  :y ;D

I'll go first...

Here are some of the things inside that I can recall...

One 15" spare steel wheel
1 Liter of 10/40 GM Oil
Handful of Micro Fiber cloths
1KG Fire Extinguisher
Tissues / Bog Roll
2600mAh Power Bank & Cables
Torch
Sat-Nav Disc / CD's
Survival Kits (tools and ration pack food)
Screwdriver with attachments
500ml Water
X2 First Aid Kits
Breakdown triangle
Hi-vis vest
Sunglasses
Boot Lining/tray
(Not sure these count but x2 dash cameras)
best to keep hi vis in car door you dont want to get run over while getting or putting on your hi vis
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 October 2014, 11:44:49
Standard GM jack, wheelbrace, scubbed edge alloy (driving on spare at mo  :( ) and some old receipts for Fuel.

And enormous faith in not breaking down  :D
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: bertie1.8vectra on 14 October 2014, 14:47:06
Apart from the usual... spare work boots and a night bag in case i have to work away from home or if the wife kicks me out!!! ;) ;D
Title: Re: What do you keep inside your cars...
Post by: X30XE on 14 October 2014, 19:07:54
You're all nicked...


Going equipped  :D  :)