I have a 2017 Honda CRV and I recently had a problem with the skid plate falling down after taking it to an Official Honda Dealership for an oil change. Unfortunately, when it did, I was 70 miles from home, unprepared, and had to ask a client for tools to help me out of my jam.
I’m the type of person that likes to be prepared for any situation that comes up, and I’m trying to remedy that now.
The Current Kit:
I’ve added metric wrenches, a 1/4" socket set, standard Philips and flat head screwdrivers, a JIS screwdriver set, a metric hex-key wrench set, needle nose pliers, a screw jack with spare tire, digital air pressure gauge as well as a lithium ion battery tire inflator and jump kit.
Is there anything I’m missing?
I live in an upper floor apartment and don’t have many people I can contact when I have a problem (I do have AAA, but it’s not what it used to be) so it’s important for me to be self-reliant while also having most of the tools that I need “on hand” without having to make multiple trips up and down the stairs.
Honestly with such a reliable car I don’t think you need much and the skid plate was just a fluke. Oil and coolant are probably not needed unless either are leaking. I drive a similarly reliable vehicle, a Camry that just crossed 210k miles, and just carry jumper cables, gloves, a flashlight, and a tow rope that I had laying around. Anything big is going to be too much to repair on the side of the road, so a flat tire or dead battery is about all I’m concerned with.
In your tool list, I didn’t see you mention a ratchet/breaker bar and socket for the lug nuts. The ones that come with the vehicle are usually lacking, so you may consider adding those.
No offense, but you sound like absolute shite advocating for your favorite store on the Citadel.
I will consider a better solution for those lug nuts though; I haven’t even looked at the one that came with it. Thanks!
My favorite store moved away from the repair business and focuses more on extended warranties. We offer a bumper-to-bumper plan (including skidplates!) tailored just for you if you’d like to know more.