The toolkit
Car & bike toolkit
The tools and supplies our guides call for in car & bike, each with the guides that use it. The links search Amazon.co.uk so you can compare what’s available — we don’t recommend particular products.
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Car & bike 18 items
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A second car with a healthy battery of the same voltage, or a jump starter booster pack
Used in: How to jump-start a car
Search Amazon for car jump starter pack -
Bike chain lube (dry or wet type)
Used in: How to clean and lube a bike chain
Search Amazon for bike chain lube -
Bike degreaser
Used in: How to clean and lube a bike chain
Search Amazon for bike degreaser -
Bike pump that fits your valve type
Used in: How to fix a bike puncture
Search Amazon for bike pump presta schrader -
Chain cleaning tool (optional)
Used in: How to clean and lube a bike chain
Search Amazon for bike chain cleaner tool -
De-icer spray
Used in: How to de-ice a car windscreen safely
Search Amazon for car de-icer spray -
Foot pump, 12V compressor or a forecourt air machine
Used in: How to check your car's tyre pressure
Search Amazon for 12v tyre inflator -
Funnel
Used in: How to check and top up your engine oil
Search Amazon for car funnel -
Ice scraper
Used in: How to de-ice a car windscreen safely
Search Amazon for car ice scraper -
Jump leads in good condition
Used in: How to jump-start a car
Search Amazon for jump leads car -
Puncture repair kit (patches, glue, sandpaper)
Used in: How to fix a bike puncture
Search Amazon for bike puncture repair kit -
Soft brush for snow
Used in: How to de-ice a car windscreen safely
Search Amazon for car snow brush -
Spare inner tube of the right size and valve type
Used in: How to fix a bike puncture
Search Amazon for bike inner tube -
The correct engine oil for your car (check the handbook for the grade and specification)
Used in: How to check and top up your engine oil
Search Amazon for engine oil 5w30 -
Tread depth gauge (or a 20p coin)
Used in: How to check tyre tread depth
Search Amazon for tyre tread depth gauge -
Tyre levers (plastic)
Used in: How to fix a bike puncture
Search Amazon for bike tyre levers -
Tyre pressure gauge
Used in: How to check your car's tyre pressure
Search Amazon for digital tyre pressure gauge -
Windscreen cover (optional, for the night before)
Used in: How to de-ice a car windscreen safely
Search Amazon for windscreen frost cover