Car Safety Essentials Everyone Should Have (Under $30)

Why Car Safety Products Matter

Most drivers never think about car safety products until they need them. But in an emergency, having the right tools can mean the difference between getting out safely and being trapped.

Here are the products we keep in our own vehicles.

1. Resqme Emergency Keychain Tool

Price: ~$16 for 2 | Rating: 5/5

This is our number one recommended car product, period. The Resqme is a 2-in-1 emergency tool that cuts jammed seatbelts and breaks tempered glass windows.

Why We Trust It

• •Made in the USA and trusted by first responders worldwide
• •Spring-loaded window breaker - no swinging required, just press against the window
• •Razor-sharp seatbelt cutter - slices through jammed belts in seconds
• •Keychain size - always with you, not buried in the glove box
• •Over 15 million sold to motorists worldwide

How to Use It

Window breaking: Remove cap, press pointed end firmly against corner of tempered glass side window. The spring mechanism does the work.

Seatbelt cutting: Slide the belt into the recessed blade slot and pull. The protected blade cuts the belt without risk of cutting you.

Keep one on your keychain and one in the center console. At $16 for two, there is no reason not to have this.

2. First Aid Kit

Keep a basic first aid kit in your trunk. Look for one with bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze, and medical tape.

3. Phone Charger

A dead phone in an emergency is dangerous. Keep a car charger and a cable in your vehicle at all times.

Total Cost: Under $30

For less than $30, you are covered. The Resqme alone is worth it. I hope I never have to use mine, but I feel better knowing it is on my keychain.