The first-aid kit. Most cars released in the past decade include a first aid kit and I do believe that some nitpicky concourse judges look for them. But they’re not there only for show. They’re there to be used. Mishaps happen both in your garage and on the road. And mind you that these pre-packed first-aid kits aren’t fully equipped. So why not build one on your own (or supplement what you have). It pays to be prepared.

Usually, these kits are equipped with the common things like a variety of bandages, a tweezer, a pair of scissors, a roll of surgical tape, topical antibiotic cream, burn cream, and some antiseptic meds. But having those do not cover all the possible road emergencies you might face.

Here are a few more things you can consider adding to your kit: cotton balls, cotton swabs, petroleum jelly, calamine lotion, plain unscented soap, aspirin, antihistamines, antacids, a bottle of distilled water. Remember that some of these things have expiration dates, so be sure to swap out the expired meds with some new ones.