What Tools Should You Carry in Your Nissan?

When you have the right tools to work on your vehicle, you have the confidence to face any situation. We’re not just talking about the tools that are in your garage. When you’re on the road, it is impossible to carry all of them in your trunk or rear cargo hold. What should you bring in your vehicle? 

First off, take a look at what you already have in your Nissan. Most likely, you should have a tire changing kit with the proper tools that are specifically made for your vehicle. You should have a jack, a lugnut wrench, and a tool to safety remove wheel covers or wheel caps. Sometimes these tools may be adequate, but there may be times when these tools weaken or break. You can upgrade these tools—a portable jack and better lug wrenches, for example, are good places to start. 

Most Nissan models come with a spare tire. What if you do not have a spare tire? That vehicle should be equipped with a tire repair kit that helps put pressure into a run-flat tire to safely take you to get a replacement tire nearby.  

There are other tools you might want to keep in your Nissan. Think of a time when you needed to jump a battery or have your battery jumped. Jumper cables are a good tool to have with you when the situation calls for it. Some people will bring a car battery jump charging device, which does not need another source to jump start your vehicle’s battery.  

If you run into trouble on the road, it’s good to have reflective triangles, flares, or collapsable cones to protect you. A flashlight is also essential, not just for finding things inside, but to assist if you need to pop open the hood to work.  

How about a set of wrenches? Nissans are built with a mix of standard and metric bolts, depending on the model. A good set of essential wrenches or a socket tool kit is also helpful. That 10-millimeter socket or wrench will come in handy.  

Nissan offers a selection of tool kits for changing tires from its accessory catalog. They can be ordered from the Dick Smith Nissan of St. Andrews parts center. Other tools are available at nearby auto parts stores, home improvement centers, hardware stores, or online. A good consumer tip: always trust a reputable brand of tools to work on your vehicle at home or on the road.

If you want more advice on tools to bring for your Nissan, the service department at Dick Smith Nissan of St. Andrews is here to help. Contact us if you have any questions. Don’t forget, we are the home of the Dick Smith Advantage.