What to Keep in Your Car Emergency Kit in Knoxville

A breakdown around Knoxville is a lot easier to handle when you have a few basics in the car. Here is a simple roadside emergency kit you can put together in an afternoon, and why each item matters while you wait for help.

Safety and visibility

• Reflective warning triangles or LED road flares, so other drivers see you well before they reach your car.
• A reflective vest, especially if you have to step out on a highway shoulder at night.
• A flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries. Your phone light drains the battery you may need to call for help.

Staying in touch

• A car phone charger and a small charged power bank.
• A written list of important numbers, including your roadside plan, your insurance, and a towing company, in case your phone dies.

Basic car tools

• Jumper cables or a portable jump starter.
• A tire pressure gauge, and a check that your spare tire is actually inflated.
• Work gloves, a few rags, and a basic multi-tool.

Comfort while you wait

• Bottled water and a few non-perishable snacks.
• A blanket or extra jacket for cold nights, and a small first-aid kit.
• Any medication you need daily.

Check it twice a year

Look through the kit when the clocks change in spring and fall. Replace dead batteries, expired first-aid items, and water, and add cold-weather gear before winter.

If you need a tow or roadside help

Knoxville Towing offers 24/7 towing and roadside help across Knoxville, Farragut, Maryville, and Oak Ridge.