What's in the boot/trunk of your car?

@Wizzywig (7847)
July 27, 2008 5:24pm CST
I always keep a bottle of water to top up the radiator & wipers; a tow rope; a screen sized sheet of bubble wrap - I cover the windscreen with it in winter to save scraping ice off and it protects the boot when taking rubbish to the tip the rest of the year. I have a small pump for my tyres; some wet wipes & tissue.
3 responses
@sk66rc (4250)
• United States
31 Jul 08
Jumper cables... That's it... If I run out of windshield wiper fluids, I buy one & keep it in garage & every 3 days or so, I'd top it off... I don't like keeping too many things in my trunk...
@Wizzywig (7847)
1 Aug 08
Makes good sense because extra weight means higher fuel consumption. thanks
@sk66rc (4250)
• United States
7 Aug 08
Thanks for the b.r... I didn't even think about that but you do make a good point... I just don't like too much of a clutter in the car, weather in the trunk or back seats... I could be messy as anything in the house, and yes, I usually clean up after myself, lol, but when I just go for a relaxing drive for few hours, I don't wanna look at the mess in my car, or even hear it in my trunk being knocked around...
@ladym33 (10978)
• United States
9 Aug 08
I have a spare tire and a jack of course, jumper cables, a bottle of water, a gas can, some change in case of an emergency, some jackets, sunblock, Off Mosquito spray, and an umbrella. Also any number of interesting things at one time or another. But I always keep those things in the trunk, in the winter I also put a blanket in there, and a bag of salt. I liket to be prepared.
@Wizzywig (7847)
9 Aug 08
My dad used to tell me that, in winter, I should carry a blanket, a shovel, some water (or a flask of coffee) and a bar of chocolate.
• United States
27 Jul 08
I usually have jumper cables, anti-freeze, windsheild washer fluid, an ice scrapper, a blanket, and an umbrella. I usually have a lot of other things too! My trunk is messy at the moment, I have to clean it soon. Have a wonderful night!
@Wizzywig (7847)
28 Jul 08
Yes, I usually have a light blanket in mine too. There would be a lot more rubbish in there normally but I cleared it all out recently to take some stuff to my sons flat.