Being prepared for a roadside tyre emergency can make all the difference. We list exactly what to keep in your boot — from tyre sealant to reflective triangles.
Being prepared for a roadside tyre emergency is the difference between a minor inconvenience and a dangerous, stressful situation. Keeping the right equipment in your boot costs very little but can prove invaluable when problems occur far from home.
1Spare Tyre or Inflation Kit
Confirm whether your car includes a spare tyre, a space-saver spare or just a tyre inflation and sealant kit. If a sealant kit is all you have, check that the cartridge has not expired (usually stamped on the can). If a space-saver spare is fitted, check its pressure monthly.
2Safety Equipment
Your kit should include at least one reflective warning triangle, a high-visibility vest, a powerful torch with fresh batteries and a pair of disposable gloves. These items keep you visible and safe at the roadside while waiting for assistance — particularly important at night or on fast roads.
3Practical Tyre Tools
A reliable digital tyre pressure gauge and a compact 12V tyre inflator (plugs into your car's power socket) are both inexpensive and enormously useful. A tyre plug repair kit can allow a temporary field repair of a simple puncture to get you moving again safely.
4Emergency Contact Information
Keep a card or note in your glovebox with the numbers of a 24/7 mobile tyre service and your roadside assistance cover. Bradford Mobile Tyres is available around the clock on 01274 041134 and attends emergencies across the full Bradford and West Yorkshire area.
Store your emergency kit in a dedicated bag in the boot so everything is accessible under pressure. Check and replenish the kit once a year to ensure nothing has expired or gone missing.
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