GOV.UK advice
Car emergency kit
A starter kit covering much of the GOV.UK winter car list. Add food, drink and blankets.
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The official winter car kit: torch, in-car charger, warm clothes, blankets, high-visibility clothing, jump leads, food and drink, a snow shovel and a first aid kit.
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Jump leads or jump starter
GOV.UK lists jump leads. A portable jump starter works without a second car and doubles as a power bank.
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High-visibility vests
Named in the official winter car kit. Stay visible if you break down.
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Folding snow shovel
On the GOV.UK winter car kit list to dig out if you get stuck.
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In-car phone charger
Listed in the official winter car kit, so you can call for help if stranded.
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Our pick
Ice scraper and de-icer
Clear windows fully before driving, as the Highway Code requires.
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Carbon monoxide alarms, warm layers, heating one room to 18°C and a winter car kit: GOV.UK cold weather advice.
Winter Car Kit UK: Emergency Checklist
The GOV.UK winter car kit list: torch, charger, warm clothes, blankets, hi-vis, jump leads, food, drink, snow shovel and first aid kit.