10 Things That Should Always Be in Your Car

Essential items that drivers should keep in their vehicles, because a blown tire could turn into an overnight stay in a cold, lonely snowdrift.
By Evan Griffey of MSN Autos

It's inevitable: Cars break down. In fact, the Automobile Association of America , the largest emergency roadside assistance organization in the country, handles between 29 and 30 million roadside calls for help each year from motorists stranded on America's highways and byways. While most mishaps can be handled with little trouble (AAA says that 3 out of 5 assistance calls it receives are fixed on location without the need for a tow), others are a little trickier because aid isn't nearby or is "closed for the evening." Waiting time for a helping hand to arrive in these situations varies greatly depending on where you are, as well as on road and weather conditions.
It's important to follow the Boy Scouts' motto while on the road: Be prepared! That means putting together an emergency road kit and carrying it around with you.
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