Get Ready for the Road

Schools are opening, and kids are going back to college. That usually means a road trip. We thought a quick list of items found at our Crozet or Madison stores to have in your car would be helpful and might spark an idea that could save you valuable time & money. Please travel safely!

1. Check your battery- Clean all connections and make sure they are tight. (Do you have Jumper cables?)
2. Get an air pressure gauge and check tires for proper air pressure
3. 3-piece funnel set – great to have in the trunk when needed
4. Check all fluid levels in your car, top off as needed
5. Keep 1 quart of motor oil in the trunk – Just in case
6. Gloves- good idea to have a set to keep your hands clean and protect from cuts
7. Tire repair kit – some cars do not have spares, or they are difficult to change
8. Portable pump – Slime 12-volt digital tire inflator and air compressor pump
9. Tie-down straps/ bungee/ratchet straps – you can’t have enough!
10. Hammer, screwdrivers, adjustable wrench, level, rags, small toolbox

As kids go off to school or move away to their first apartment/home, they begin to realize there are things they need to be able to problem-solve on their own. Spend a few minutes going through your own checklist, and it might help them, or best of all, they may help a friend. There are many other items that you can add to this list. These are just a few that we thought might spark some ideas. A $20 gift card for gas or whatever they may need always brightens their day. Safe Travels!

Shop all of your garage essentials in our store! (Note: products might not be available in all stores)

• Rubber Tie-Down Straps – 24″, 35″, 45″
• Chain and Cable Lubricant
• Belt Dressing (Madison only)
• Passenger Truck Tire Gauge
• Tire Repair Kit (Crozet, Madison)
• 3-Piece Funnel Set
• Quart of Pennzoil 10W40 Motor Oil
• Gloves Cut Level 3 Nitrile Dipped Gloves
• Slime 12-Volt Digital Tire Inflator and Air Compressor Pump