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Title: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: PabloGTI on 01 September 2007, 01:30
Hi,

I have just inherited a safety triangle and emergency medical kit from my dads old A2, it strapss nicely on the left hand side.

On the right I have a litre of longlife oil, a few pairs of disposable rubber gloves, and some rags and wipes in case of a trye change.

I will be getting a torch soon, and i think that will be all I need.


Anyone else have an emergency kit with stuff I have missed out?
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Rhyso on 01 September 2007, 09:45
EDITED - added a few things

spare set of bulbs
Quik Detailer and MF cloth for when pesky birds do their business over the car  :angry:
Tool kit with torx screws and a few sockets
Jack and associated tools
Wheel assist removal tool - goes into the hole for the bolts and helps the wheel come off without damaging the rim and the brakes :afro:
Torch
Fuses
Jump leads
Umbrella
Map - use this rather than sat nav!! Cheaper to replace  :wink:
Blanket
Bottle ot water to top up screenwash

And when travelling in the winter always take a flask of tea - came in very handy when i got stuck in traffic for 3 hours cos of the snow!!



think thats about it.  need to pick up a proper warning triangle though
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: bennyboy on 01 September 2007, 10:40
spare set of bulbs
Quik Detailer and MF cloth for when pesky birds do their business over the car  :angry:
Tool kit with torx screws and a few sockets
Jack and associated tools
Wheel assist removal tool - goes into the hole for the bolts and helps the wheel come off without damaging the rim and the brakes :afro:
Torch

think thats about it.  need to pick up a proper warning triangle though

i to have almost the same too but no triangle but i also have a few fuses ,a litre of water, jump leads , tow rope ,  a foot pump , road map as you never know if and when you just might need them ... :smiley:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 01 September 2007, 10:58
I have a bottle of LongLife slippery stuff, an 'ikkle bottle of screenwash, both in the side pocket.

A warning triangle clipped in the space on the left.  A little blanket in the parcel shelf netting.  A Hi-Vis waistcoat in the drivers seat map pocket (told to keep it there by a HATO - if you stop on the side of the road, you can slip it on before getting out of the car).

In the spare wheel well, I have a couple of emergency raincapes, some latex gloves, a couple of black bin liners (handy to sit on).

In the boot, in an old ice cream tub - spare spark plugs, spare bulbs, spare fuses, some garnet paper (don't ask!), some spare tyre valve caps, and a tyre valve core.  I also have a pair of overalls (thought for the day - WTF are they called a "pair" ???).


If I'm off on one of my long touring hols (usually a month at a time), then I also take 5lts of oil, 5lts of screenwash, some brake fluid, WD40, a tyre compressor (well, that IS my spare in my RS4, along with a bottle of gloop!), a first aid kit, and a second warning triangle (in Spain, two triangles are now compulsory!).

I think that's all, folks!
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Phil mcavity on 01 September 2007, 12:46
I keep a 12volt fridge unit to keep things cool, or if feel the need for some chocolate  :wink:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: PabloGTI on 01 September 2007, 13:03
I keep a 12volt fridge unit to keep things cool, or if feel the need for some chocolate  :wink:

At last...a sensible one. Now, wheres the Argos catalouge?
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Ridg on 01 September 2007, 15:20
first aid kit
warning triangle
empty derv can
torx set
mini socket set
fase / bulb kit
maglight
swiss army knife

Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Phil mcavity on 01 September 2007, 17:38
whos the 1st to declare the Baseball bat??
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 02 September 2007, 09:05
Is there a pattern developing here?  Only the Mk4 owners seem to feel the need to keep socket sets, tow ropes and jump leads!  :huh:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Rhyso on 02 September 2007, 09:18
Is there a pattern developing here?  Only the Mk4 owners seem to feel the need to keep socket sets, tow ropes and jump leads!  :huh:

painful experience of owning a MKII hence why i keep all the stuff in the boot!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Also, better safe than sorry :afro: you never know when you have to stop to help out a MKV owner  :tongue:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: PabloGTI on 02 September 2007, 09:34
:afro: you never know when you have to stop to help out a MKV owner  :tongue:

b!tch.

Put your handbag away, dear.
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Rhyso on 02 September 2007, 09:36

:afro: you never know when you have to stop to help out a MKV owner  :tongue:

b!tch.

Put your handbag away, dear.

 :kiss: :grin:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 02 September 2007, 11:47
Is there a pattern developing here?  Only the Mk4 owners seem to feel the need to keep socket sets, tow ropes and jump leads!  :huh:

painful experience of owning a MKII hence why i keep all the stuff in the boot!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Also, better safe than sorry :afro: you never know when you have to stop to help out a MKV owner  :tongue:

I walked head first into that one!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Shrodinger's Cat on 02 September 2007, 17:53
I normally keep:

Black bags
Duck tape
Cable ties
A spade

 :lipsrsealed:

But seriously

First aid kit, fire extinguisher, oil, 12V compressor, and whatever sh!t the missus has left there to rattle side-to-side on every corner (which is normally at least 2 pairs of shoes and an umbrella).
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Hurdy on 03 September 2007, 01:17
I normally keep:

Black bags
Duck tape
Cable ties
A spade

 :lipsrsealed:


Isn't that the "awkward dealer" pack. :rolleyes: :laugh:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Manu_R32 on 03 September 2007, 17:13
Spare pair of shoes
Spare shirt
Triangle etc
Polish and all my cleaning stuff
and....a Mask...when you get bored in the night to scare peopleee  :evil:
The joys of being young  :grin:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: 08micsta on 03 September 2007, 17:24
um....  :embarassed:

We got er. No triangle.
No food or scary masks :laugh:

We got a ton of shopping bags,
Some future birthday presents.
Oh ya! And dont forget the box of cereal that was bought 3 weeks previously.

***Its my moms car, she is excused  :smiley:***

Besides, we dont expect this car to break down. And anyhow, if it does. My mom can walk home cos we live so close to all the places she drives. Its left her standing only once :rolleyes: She walked :grin:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: god lovesa trya on 03 September 2007, 19:22
Here in brum we have a little problem of car jackin
so iv have a wilson in my boot

a wilson is a baseball bat :grin:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Hurdy on 03 September 2007, 19:31
Here in brum we have a little problem of car jackin
so iv have a wilson in my boot

a wilson is a baseball bat :grin:

Wrong place for a Wilson if you have one as a deterrent against carjacking.

A Beretta 9mm in the glove compartment is better :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Phil mcavity on 04 September 2007, 08:26
whos the 1st to declare the Baseball bat??
Here in brum we have a little problem of car jackin
so iv have a wilson in my boot

a wilson is a baseball bat :grin:

the we go post number 43 and finally someone who owns up to having one!, thats abit of a "dont mess with", beats my nice cold Cadburys caramel to shame!  :wink: "oh you fecker, you want some!!! havit!!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: AlanH on 04 September 2007, 22:47
Razor wire and a couple of Claymore mines. Useful for setting up a defensive perimeter when using Sainsbury's car park - usually keeps the 4x4s at a safe distance.
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 05 September 2007, 09:44
Razor wire and a couple of Claymore mines. Useful for setting up a defensive perimeter when using Sainsbury's car park - usually keeps the 4x4s at a safe distance.

ROTFLMAO
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: GreyTornado on 05 September 2007, 12:41
wet wipes
spare knickers
umbrella
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: GUY_GTI on 05 September 2007, 13:04
Here in brum we have a little problem of car jackin
so iv have a wilson in my boot

a wilson is a baseball bat :grin:
you should chuck a ball in there too so if mr police man pulls you over and asks to see whats in your boot it looks like you've been/goin to the park for a friendly game rather than storing an offensive weapon! unless its got rusty nails stickin out the end then its a bit of a give away
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: 08micsta on 05 September 2007, 15:28
Here in brum we have a little problem of car jackin
so iv have a wilson in my boot

a wilson is a baseball bat :grin:
you should chuck a ball in there too so if mr police man pulls you over and asks to see whats in your boot it looks like you've been/goin to the park for a friendly game rather than storing an offensive weapon! unless its got rusty nails stickin out the end then its a bit of a give away

Razor wire and a couple of Claymore mines. Useful for setting up a defensive perimeter when using Sainsbury's car park - usually keeps the 4x4s at a safe distance.

ROTFLMAO

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: gjroe78 on 05 September 2007, 15:37
My tool box and a Bat
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Phil mcavity on 05 September 2007, 17:26
wet wipes
spare knickers
umbrella

ok niki, why the spare trolleys??   :shocked:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: god lovesa trya on 05 September 2007, 18:36
Here in brum we have a little problem of car jackin
so iv have a wilson in my boot

a wilson is a baseball bat :grin:

Wrong place for a Wilson if you have one as a deterrent against carjacking.

A Beretta 9mm in the glove compartment is better :rolleyes:


nah i have a  mag45 in my pants "go ahead make my day"
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Peskarik on 05 September 2007, 19:00
toilet paper
shovel
a few bricks
black FBI body bag
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: AlanH on 05 September 2007, 19:02
That works for me :grin:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Hurdy on 05 September 2007, 20:08
toilet paper
shovel
a few bricks
black FBI body bag

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: gsn1978 on 07 September 2007, 15:53
My Ex! :cool:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: TagnuT on 07 September 2007, 19:07
wet wipes
spare knickers
umbrella


Sounds like a kinky combination, for use seperatly or all at once? No forget the last bit  :smug:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: PabloGTI on 08 September 2007, 00:05
And to think i thought this would be a serious discussion....




Should have know better really.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: illyun on 08 September 2007, 09:31
I normally keep:

Black bags
Duck tape
Cable ties
A spade

 :lipsrsealed:


lol... i was wondering why you kept all that... sounded a bit odd  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Phil mcavity on 08 September 2007, 09:36
I normally keep:

Black bags
Duck tape
Cable ties
A spade

 :lipsrsealed:

ok the lengths you Scotsman go to bury a Haggis!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Hurdy on 08 September 2007, 10:39
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: L555BAT on 12 September 2007, 14:14
A microfibre cloth, and some detailing spray is all that should be in your boot for emergencies.
Don't want that nasty bird poo on your paintwork.
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 12 September 2007, 15:22
Don't want that nasty bird poo on your paintwork.

I don't want any nasty birds any where near my car, inside or out, and it doesn't matter weather they have clean knickers or not !!!  :shocked:  :shocked:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Lagerlout on 12 September 2007, 18:58
You really shouldn't carry a bat, that could be construed as a weapon. What you need is a very large Maglite torch, it's perfect for all sorts of situations! ;)
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Simonet on 13 September 2007, 10:43
best 5 minutes reading in ages, should have read this earlier!! My days going to fly by now!

 :wink:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Ridg on 13 September 2007, 10:57
You really shouldn't carry a bat, that could be construed as a weapon. What you need is a very large Maglite torch, it's perfect for all sorts of situations! ;)

thats what i carry in the glove, the 4 D cell maglite fits in there quite nicely.

you're other option is a breaker bar, but you would have to carry that in the boot really.
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: GreyTornado on 13 September 2007, 14:58
wet wipes
spare knickers
umbrella

ok niki, why the spare trolleys??   :shocked:




in case i go so fast i crap myself lol
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Len on 13 September 2007, 15:01
A 6 cell Maglite is better! :evil:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: GreyTornado on 13 September 2007, 15:03
wet wipes
spare knickers
umbrella


Sounds like a kinky combination, for use seperatly or all at once? No forget the last bit  :smug:

bit too kinky if ya saw the size of my umbrella.... its one i got from the moto gp.... HUGE!!!
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: GreyTornado on 13 September 2007, 15:59
oh and one other thing i convieniently forgot to mention..... i have a horse-riding whip in my boot too..... cheers for reminding me Len  :wink:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Len on 13 September 2007, 16:02
Well you did keep threathening me with it! :wink: :laugh:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: GreyTornado on 13 September 2007, 16:07
i'd every intention of whipping your ass all round that field.... you should have reminded me  :wink:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Len on 13 September 2007, 16:09
Thats why I didnt remind you! :laugh: I aint no masochist!
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: GreyTornado on 13 September 2007, 16:11
pmsl... afraid ya might like it more like  :wink:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Len on 13 September 2007, 16:12
 :shocked: No chance!
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: GreyTornado on 13 September 2007, 16:13
yeah didn't think so... your to set in yr ways  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Len on 13 September 2007, 16:15
Just say it! Too old ya mean! :tongue:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: GreyTornado on 13 September 2007, 16:17
yeah... what with your crinkly old botty.... i'd hate to think i've permenently scarred you lol  :laugh:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Len on 13 September 2007, 16:18
And you aint gonna get the chance either!
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Peskarik on 13 September 2007, 16:19
Inflatable doll
a pump
another pump (vacuum)
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: GreyTornado on 13 September 2007, 16:20
why not lovey???  :laugh:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Len on 13 September 2007, 16:23
Save the whip for the horses! Quite happy to give it a miss thanks!
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Peskarik on 13 September 2007, 16:29
I also keep all 55 volumes of Lenin's works in my boot.  :nerd:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Len on 14 September 2007, 14:47
As well as the sub and amp I keep a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher in mine!
Dont need sex aids! :grin:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Horney on 14 September 2007, 14:49
A small Philapino girl in case I need any erands run.

Nick
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Len on 14 September 2007, 14:59
hey Nick I know your missus is small but she deffo not a Philipino! :wink: :laugh:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Cass on 15 September 2007, 00:40
Inflatable doll
a pump
another pump (vacuum)

Puncture repair kit :grin:

Cass
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Cass on 15 September 2007, 00:42
hey Nick I know your missus is small but she deffo not a Philipino! :wink: :laugh:

You know what they say - small missus small ***** :shocked:

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Cass
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Cass on 15 September 2007, 00:58
Assorted rugby/cricket tops - Australia/New Zealand/South Africa - why have they put the Rugby World Cup and World Cricket Twenty20 World Cup on at the same time :undecided:

Off Topic, but.....
 
At least the football for the Euro 2008 Championships is positive at last - mind you injuries have picked the last 2 teams and McClaren has got out of jail due to injuries to so called key players :embarassed:

The other McLaren situation is a bit surreal. No doubt they will appeal and fight the decision. Seems like Alonso might have the last laugh if he wins the F1 Championship but lets hope there is a real twist in the tail and Lewis Hamilton comes through. Alonso at McClaren next year, I don't think so :rolleyes:

Cass
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: GreyTornado on 15 September 2007, 09:12

Dont need sex aids! :grin:
Thats not what i've heard lol  :wink:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Len on 16 September 2007, 17:14

Dont need sex aids! :grin:
Thats not what i've heard lol  :wink:



Well I can assure you there are none in my boot! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 17 September 2007, 13:25
The other McLaren situation is a bit surreal. No doubt they will appeal and fight the decision. Seems like Alonso might have the last laugh if he wins the F1 Championship but lets hope there is a real twist in the tail and Lewis Hamilton comes through. Alonso at McClaren next year, I don't think so :rolleyes:

Fcuking Spanish - first they steal fish from our fishing grounds, now they shaft one of the most loyal Brit F1 teams.  :sick:  :sick:  :sick:  :sick:

I reckon Alonso will have a P45 in his hands before the end of the year, and I also rekon he'll get a few "dodgy" pit stops too.  Not watched the Spa race yet, but I heard he well and truely shafted Lewis at the start.  Never really liked the whinging sh!t, and he certainly does the F1 fans any favours.  :sick:  :sick:  :sick:  :sick:

Hamilton for the no1 plate, and lead driver for McLaren next year!  :smug:  :smug:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Conker on 03 October 2007, 19:33
My missus once opened my boot and in there was...

1 x industrial sized roll of gaffa tape
2 x coils of nylon rope
1 x tarpaulin
1 x garden spade

... She suggested I should probably remove the DIY murder/kidnap kit out of the boot in case I got pulled by the police for a broken tail light or something.

 :laugh:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: GTI 5 on 03 October 2007, 20:05
A 12 gauge and a tenner :nerd:
Title: Re: What do you keep in your boot for emergencies?
Post by: Peskarik on 04 October 2007, 09:04
my Bren gun  :cool: