Just wondering what everyone's breakdown kit looks like. Had to add hoseclamps to mine this weekend.

Headed to work and audible BANG, and an instant loss of power. Engine rough idling and smoke pouring out the back. On the verge of stalling when stationary.

Easy to see what's going on - Intercooler to Engine hose has popped off. Hose clamp nowhere to be found.

A short limp to the nearest auto supply store for some clamps and back in business. Wouldn't have been fun if i wasn't right in town when it happened.


So yeah, what parts do you guys like to have with you for those "ah nuts" moments away from home?

I will be very interested in the replies to this post, as I thought that modern reliable cars made this a redundant subject.
It is years (decades) since I carried a tool kit and things like fan belts. The only things I have now are a a 12v Lithium Battery Booster, a Multitool/Knife, and a LR Warranty/Recovery.

50 or more years ago it was necessary to carry a comprehensive tool kit and many spares and bits.
I can remember (in the early 60s) limping to a garage at about midnight, and successfully convincing the petrol salesman to allow me to remove and purchase a fan belt off of one of the second-hand cars in the stock.

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FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 77k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

No hoses but I carry a basic set of sockets and spanner’s screwdrivers a torch with an extendable magnet that comes out of the middle (most useful thing ever) pliers a roll of duct tape a bunch of tie wraps a tin of WD40 a leatherman type multi tool a spare bulb set a roll of silicon sealing tape that stretches and is supposed to seal anything but I’ve never used it my trusty Noco jump starter and an air compressor. It all fits into a bag with Velcro fastening I got from Lidl for a fiver.

Spare bulbs, a screwdriver and 10mm spanner to replace any of them. Most importantly my phone and Mayday breakdown/recovery card  2007 TD4 XS The work horse that earns its up keep
2013 SD4 HSE The posh one for towing the caravan
1973 Triumph Stag I bought in 2009 and restored.

I guess there's not many places in the UK now that it just wouldn't be easier to call your favorite breakdown service. Still very 1970's in that aspect out this corner of the world.

The most overkill item i carry is a spare crankshaft position sensor. I've been burnt before (plus the choice for replacement is waiting 2 weeks for it to be sent from UK, or paying a 500% mark up locally).

Cable ties and tape (can look a little dodgy i know!)
Basic socket set and screwdrivers. Torx Bits as well.
Lithium Jumper
Fuses
Hose clamps
Jumper cables
Tow cable
Ratcheting tie downs
Warm clothes, comfortable shoes to walk home, basic 'i'm going to have to sleep in the car' stuff (few years ago bomb scare shut down the only way out of town for about 6hrs during home time rush hour. Plus we live right next to a nice big volcano...)

To be honest, most of the time it's stopping to help someone else out and having the gear to do that. Que the joke "Of course i've got that, I drive a Land Rover".

When we was younger and used to go to france for annual holidays , I would take a Haynes manual for the car in case we broke down. Not for me but I thought that the pictures might help a French mechanic if need be. A tow rope and as said a breakdown company card.

Grue wrote:

I guess there's not many places in the UK now that it just wouldn't be easier to call your favorite breakdown service. Still very 1970's in that aspect out this corner of the world.

The most overkill item i carry is a spare crankshaft position sensor. I've been burnt before (plus the choice for replacement is waiting 2 weeks for it to be sent from UK, or paying a 500% mark up locally).

Cable ties and tape (can look a little dodgy i know!)
Basic socket set and screwdrivers. Torx Bits as well.
Lithium Jumper
Fuses
Hose clamps
Jumper cables
Tow cable
Ratcheting tie downs
Warm clothes, comfortable shoes to walk home, basic 'i'm going to have to sleep in the car' stuff (few years ago bomb scare shut down the only way out of town for about 6hrs during home time rush hour. Plus we live right next to a nice big volcano...)

To be honest, most of the time it's stopping to help someone else out and having the gear to do that. Que the joke "Of course i've got that, I drive a Land Rover".

You forgot to mention the chainsaw  (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

Ha! No... when there's a tree in the road it's a good thing as can't get to work. Like being snowed in as a kid!

Milothedog wrote:

Spare bulbs, a screwdriver and 10mm spanner to replace any of them. Most importantly my phone and Mayday breakdown/recovery card

That is exactly the same as mine except substitute AA breakdown

I have a shedfull of bits for the car and greenflag to get me home I hope. A crankshaft sensor, a Fault Code Reader and a couple of spanners in the glovebox

Mobile ,AA Membership number , and the other half's credit card  2009 FL2 S now gone
2011 FL2 HSE AUTO
2012 FL2 XS AUTO
2000 Kawasaki er 5

Wire coat hanger, Gaffer tape, pair of wife's tights, 1 fresh egg and Tie-clips.

Pussers Rum ! 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

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