AUTOXPERT UKRoad essentials
AA Emergency Breakdown Kit
A bagged roadside kit containing a selection of breakdown accessories.
Build a Breakdown Essentials Kit
Check what is already in your car before buying. Start with a charged phone, your assistance details and suitable clothing; use this list to fill the remaining gaps. Equipment does not make a roadside repair safe.
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Choose your items
Check the current pack contents first. Avoid buying a separate triangle, vest or other item if a suitable one is already included.
For routine checks in a safe location. Use your vehicle pressure label or handbook and inspect for damage; a reading does not confirm tyre condition.
Check your vehicle power socket rating, cable reach and the inflator instructions. This is not a puncture repair or a reason to drive on a damaged tyre.
Road essentials
Ring RTC100 12V Analogue Tyre Inflator
A 12V-powered tyre inflator with an analogue pressure display. Check your vehicle power socket and the instructions before use.
Check the surface and product instructions. Clear visibility before travelling.
Check material suitability and the label, and store the container securely.
Winter & travel
CarPlan Blue Star De-Icer — 600ml
A de-icing spray intended for compatible vehicle glass.
Equipment to allow for
Also check a torch, charged power bank and cable, warm layers, drinking water and any supplies needed by your passengers. Check pack contents before adding duplicates. Keep supplies secured and accessible; enter the cost of missing equipment and delivery in the allowance.
Before you start
Use this kit for preparation, not roadside repair instructions. Never place a warning triangle on a motorway. Read the Highway Code breakdown guidance before travelling; follow local rules outside Great Britain.
Highway Code: breakdowns and incidents →
Guidance reviewed 21 October 2026. Check the current product label and supplier details. Prices, variants and stock can change.
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