A car tool kit can be beneficial, especially in unprecedented times or emergencies. If you have the right tool available, you can temporarily repair a problem long enough to reach our service center in College Park, MD. A good tool kit needs a variety of useful implements, and these are our recommendations.
Pliers
Pliers are perfect when you need to reach and manipulate a component. You may need to work on something that is just too deep in the engine to reach or in a narrow space that your fingers can’t fit into. We recommend having three different pliers, needle-nose, heavy-grooved, and wire-cutting in your toolkit.
Multi-Headed Screwdriver
Almost all of the parts in your car are held together with screws. A multi-headed screwdriver is just the tool if you need to tighten a screw or remove a part that’s screwed in place. It’s essential to also choose a screwdriver with magnetized heads, as it’s very easy to drop and lose a screw especially if you are working in a confirmed space.
Jumper Cables
One of the worst situations is being stranded on a deserted highway with a dead battery. The good Samaritan who stops to help you may not have jumper cables, as not every motorist has them. If you have a good set of cables in your trunk, they can mean the difference between jump-starting your car and abandoning your car while you go and search for a new battery.
Tow Strap
A tow strap is made from extremely strong fabric and can help to tow a car. In the unlikely event that your Nissan needs a tow, this strap can save you the cost of a tow truck if there is another car available to tow you. Check your car manual before you attach the strap, as every car has tow points that will allow you to tow safely.
Adjustable Wrench
This open-end wrench is an essential tool, and it will allow you to unfasten any size head, nut, or bolt in your car. This wrench also saves you space in your toolkit as you have one wrench instead of a multitude of different sized wrenches. The only difficulty is the heavy head of the wrench can be difficult to maneuver in a confined space.
Tire Sealer and Inflator
A blowout can leave you stranded, especially if you don’t have a good spare tire. This useful gadget will temporarily seal the leak and reinflate your tire. The sealer is not a replacement for a new tire, but it will allow you to get back on the road again.
A good tool kit can save you a lot of stress and time by allowing you to get your car moving again. Schedule a service appointment with us at DARCARS Nissan of College Park anytime. Our technicians will speedily make the temporary repair a permanent one.
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