Automotive

A basic car emergency kit should include:

• A tire inflator
• A tire pressure gauge
• A flashlight
• A seatbelt cutter and window breaker
• Basic supplies for your climate

The Car Emergency Tool with Digital Tire Gauge, Cordless Auto Stop Tire Inflator, and Hands-Free Neck Light cover most of these. For a more complete setup, add the Ultimate Roadside Rescue Assistant.

An auto-stop tire inflator lets you set your target tire pressure, then inflates the tire and shuts off automatically when it reaches that number, so you don’t overinflate. You’ll find your car’s recommended pressure on the sticker inside the driver’s door jamb. The Cordless Auto Stop Tire Inflator is rechargeable, so you can use it anywhere without plugging into the car.

Parking monitoring lets a dash cam keep watch while your car is parked. It records automatically if it detects a bump or motion nearby. That helps document dings, scrapes, and break-in attempts. The Dual Smart Dash Camera with Parking Monitoring records both front and rear views. Check the product page for power requirements, since parking mode needs a power source while the engine is off.

Yes. A wireless backup camera can add rear visibility to cars that didn’t come with one, without running wires through the vehicle. The Wireless Magnetic Backup Camera attaches magnetically, so you can install and remove it in seconds. Check the product page for compatibility and how the camera displays its view.

The easiest way to deal with winter windshields is to prevent frost in the first place. Frost Free Windshield Covers go on overnight and come off in the morning with the frost on them. For mornings you forget, the Heated Ice Scraper warms up to help clear ice faster. Both make practical winter gifts for any driver.