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It has felt like a long winter but there are finally signs that summer is on its way. That can conjure up images of road trips, days at the beach and great adventures, so it is important to make sure that your car is as ready for them as you are. Here, we’ve put together the must-have list of car essentials that will help to make your summer perfect.
There is nothing worse than being stuck in a stuffy car on a hot day, especially when you are not able to open the windows. That is why it is important to get your air conditioning system checked and re-gassed if necessary to help keep your car cool and comfortable no matter what the temperature reaches outside.
A day trip or a holiday usually means that you will be piling the boot of your car high with bags, toys and equipment that can slide around all over the place, causing damage to your belongings and your car. Laying an anti-slip mat in the boot can help to tackle this problem as it can protect your boot and your things and is easily washable too.
Sun shades are a great way to protect your car from the direct rays of the sun. While you are travelling, they can be useful for shading small children or even your pets and keeping them comfortable in the back of the car. They can even be handy when you are not on the move, as they can keep the sun out of the car when you are parked, ensuring it is not too stifling when you return to it.
Often, a day out in the summer might involve the beach, a walk through the woods or exploring the countryside, and it is great to take your dog along with you. Putting a specially made bed into your car ensures a better journey for everyone. These padded beds help to keep your dog comfortable in the car, and it can help to protect the interior of the vehicle from scratches, muddy paws and little accidents.
Going on an adventure can be terrific fun, but you don’t want half of that time to be spent aimlessly driving down never-ending roads and arguing about which direction to take. Make sure that you have a sat nav on hand and fully updated to keep your journey time to a minimum and reduce the arguments so that you can spend more time enjoying yourself.
When you are in and out of the car doing different things, you will bring a lot of dirt, debris and moisture in with you. Whether you are covered in sand, muddy from hiking or soaked through thanks to the good old British weather, you are likely to drag all of it into the car.
This can lead to a build up of things like mould, mildew, dirt and some pretty horrible smells if you are not careful. Investing in some good quality car mats can help to protect the carpets in your car from all of this mess, and they are easy to remove and wash when you need to, ensuring that your car stays fresh and clean throughout the summer.
We all know someone who falls asleep in the car before you have even left your own driveway. Sometimes, trips during the summer can be long, and there are likely to be a few naps along the way. Having some travel pillows in the car can make that little snooze much more comfortable, and leave passengers refreshed and ready to take their turn at the wheel.
Adventures are all good fun until someone hurts themselves, so it is a good idea to have a first aid kit on hand to deal with all those little mishaps. Make sure there are plasters, bandages and antiseptic cream for cuts and scrapes, as well as bite cream, sunscreen, insect repellent, painkillers and allergy medication to cover all eventualities.
We are all reliant on our mobile phones these days, so make sure you have a fully charged battery pack in the car that can charge your phone if you need it. Many of us need our phones for navigation purposes, to play music, access tickets or call for help in an emergency, so it is important to make sure that you don’t get caught short.
There is nothing better than a cold drink on a hot day, so why not think about including a car fridge on your travels? They can plug into your car and can keep your drinks and sandwiches cool all day long.
Taking the kids on a long journey can be challenging sometimes, and every parent dreads the cries of “are we nearly there yet” when they have only been on the road for ten minutes. It is therefore important to pack as many forms of entertainment as possible.
Holders can be fitted to the front seats to accommodate most tablets, allowing them to watch videos whilst still looking straight ahead (just don’t forget to pack their headphones too). There are also lots of travel versions of some of the most popular board games that can be a really good way to pass the time.
Long journeys can make people start to feel unwell, especially small children. Having travel sickness medication on board can be useful, as well as the travel wristbands. You should also try and make sure there are bags, towels and some bottles of water just in case the worst does happen.
Get your car fully stocked now, and you will be in for an amazing summer getting out and about and exploring all of the things that the UK has to offer, safe in the knowledge your journey will be comfortable, safe and fun for all the family, including the family pet.
