PanamaJack

Hi again!
This is my first car as stated in the introduction, and I am really good at turning wrenches
also, we don't have a CAA service here in my country so if it anything happens I'll have to call a flatbed right off the bat.

Considering this, what tools should I always carry to help me at least get to the most parts of the car that could need a quick fix (sensors, bulbs, etc)

aradmahogany

May be overkill but as of right now the trunk of my HHR has; A full socket and wrench kit, pliers, vice grips, the "special" socket used to change the oil filter, A pull tool for the push pins lining the wheel wells, jumper cables, a good old tire iron, and I think that is everything.
As a rule of thumb everyone should keep the following in their car (as per my own personal opinion); A car jack (stock one is fine), spare tire (check monthly), tire iron, jumper cables, a quart of oil, as well as at least a gallon of coolant or at the very least water. Check your oil and coolant levels whenever you gas up. Check your tires at least once a month, not just for general wear but for uneven wear as well. While checking your oil take a look around the engine bay for leaks, smells etc. People at the gas station might giver you funny looks and even ask if you need help, but remember that if you take care of your car it will take care of you. Alot of us here are pushing upwards of 100,000 miles plus more than you have. I have an '06 with 2.4 and 177,000

Oldblue

I carry a tire pressure gauge, the rest is OEM spare tire and jack.
But I do have my CAA auto club card!
After 211,000 miles, I'm lucky, only one flat!

firemangeorge

I carry the standard jack and accessories that came with the car, plus one of those emergency road tool kits. The kind with socket,wrenches, electrical tape and such. I also keep a good tire gauge in all my vehicles.

A code reader is also a must for me. Modern day cars will light up a Check Engine Light(CEL) for any number of pending issues.
I keep my wireless OBD port adapter in the glovebox. If a CEL does come on, then I will be able to plug in the adapter and check for codes. I use the Torque app on my phone for this.

whopper

Great suggestions above.

I also carry the following:
- headlight/tail light/side marker spare bulbs
- serpentine belt (one can even save your old one (if still serviceable) for emergencies rather than grabbing a new one)
- a roll of the self-vulcanizing tape that will hopefully do a temp repair on a rad hose
- a few zip ties, and hose clamps, spare wheel nuts
- a small electric tire pump that plugs into the cig lighter (stores nicely in the storage bins behind the rear seats)

PanamaJack

woa! thanks great suggestions!
The first thing I put into the glove box was a flashlight, the dome lights and rearviewmirror reading lights are next to nothing ::

donbrew

I stick with basics: a ratchet with 12,13,14,15 mm sockets. a multi-tip screwdriver. a pair of offset pliers.

I also happen to have a "Chinese" code reader that interfaces with my smart phone, and tire gauge and pump. Most bulbs come in 2 packs, so I keep the spares laying around.

That will usually fix thing to get home.

papa_jo

I make sure cell phone is charged and call someone just joking
I got a tool box with all sorts of stuff < I don't even know what all is in there>
fuses, sockets, wenches, electrical tape...etc etc etc