A person clears snow behind a car on a dark rural road.

All kit

Car safety

Check what you already have before buying, and read the practical guide if you are not sure what you need.

Car emergency basket

Keep one vest per person. Never put a warning triangle on a motorway. Leave a burning car and call for help.

Checked 1 November 2026. We have not priced a complete basket with a fitting vest for each person and checked safety details for every item. Use the car checklist while we keep looking.

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Car fire extinguisher

Get everyone out and clear of the car, then call 112. Never return for equipment, open a burning bonnet or tackle an electric vehicle battery fire.

Our pick

Firechief car extinguisher, 1 kg

A small EN 3 powder extinguisher with a transport bracket and reports of use in camper vans.

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More detail

A small EN 3 powder extinguisher with a transport bracket and reports of use in camper vans.

  • Exact model and standard: PS1X, product code 5055377964757. B&Q lists BS EN 3, Kitemark and LPCB approval. Source
  • Contents and mounting: 1 kg dry powder, for Class A, B and C fires and electrical risks. A transport bracket is included. Source
  • Irish delivery: The page lists home delivery as InStock. Delivery is EUR 6, with final availability checked against your Eircode. Source
  • Indoor limit: Dry powder is discouraged in enclosed spaces because it can be inhaled. This pick is for a vehicle, not the home. Source

Our write-up

Adult high visibility vest

Use a fitting adult vest to EN ISO 20471. Keep one for each adult in the car and put it on before getting out.

Checked 1 November 2026. The Portwest vest has a checked EN ISO 20471 rating, but the Irish shop has no delivery stock in the size checked. Its Amazon offer has no confirmed single item delivery total. The cheaper Site listing does not show the full approval details.

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Warning triangle

For ordinary roads only, and only if you can place it safely. Never place a warning triangle on a motorway.

Checked 1 November 2026. Volkswagen confirms ECE R27 for its folding triangle, but we have no complete Irish delivered offer and use reports. The earlier Hilka candidate still lacks checked approval.

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Ice scraper and deicer

Clear all windows before driving. Never use hot water on frozen glass. Keep deicer away from children and follow its label.

Checked 1 November 2026. We have no complete scraper and deicer basket with checked Irish delivery and use reports. The cheap Screwfix deicer candidate is unavailable. Keep the supplies from your car checklist.

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Snow shovel

Use a shovel you already own if it will fit. Do not overexert yourself or work in traffic.

Checked 1 November 2026. We have no pick with checked Irish delivery, folded size and use reports. The winter checklist says an ordinary shovel or spade can do.

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Tow rope

Check both vehicle manuals and use only their approved towing points. Do not attempt a recovery without the right skills.

Checked 1 November 2026. We have no rated rope with instructions checked against the car checklist and a complete Irish delivered offer. Ask your breakdown service about recovery.

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Child high visibility vest

Choose a vest that fits the child over their coat. EN 17353 has replaced EN 1150. Ask the supplier which approval and size apply to the vest supplied.

Checked 1 November 2026. We checked a Portwest junior vest, but the Irish shop pages were blocked or failed. The UK page names EN 1150 but has no buyer reports or complete Irish delivered total.

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Front and rear bike lights

When lights are required, fit and use a white or yellow front light and a red rear light. A reflective vest or armband does not replace them. Keep the rear reflector too.

Checked 1 November 2026. The Decathlon set has a white front light, a red rear light and current buyer reports. Its home delivery fee depends on the courier. Checkout blocked our check of the complete delivered price.

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Reflective armband

Use it as extra visibility, alongside the required bike lights. EN 17353 has replaced EN 13356. Check the approval for the exact accessory.

Checked 1 November 2026. The RFX wrap now lists EN 17353, but we have no checked single item delivery total and enough buyer reports. Promotional starting prices do not establish a complete offer.

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Jump leads or starter pack

Read your vehicle manual before a jump start. Check the engine size, battery type and approved connection points. Do not jump start a damaged or frozen battery.

Our pick

Maypole jump leads for engines up to 3 litres

A set of leads for a compatible car and a second vehicle.

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More detail

A set of leads for a compatible car and a second vehicle. Buyers report successful jump starts and find the length useful. Check both vehicle manuals first.

  • Rating and size: MP3515. Engines up to 3 litres, 15 mm² copper-coated aluminium cables. The shop lists 3 m length and stop/start compatibility. The maker now lists 2 m for the same model. Confirm the supplied length. Source
  • Clamps and storage: Insulated, colour-coded clamps and a carry bag. Shop code 589HP. Check the clamps can reach the approved connection points. Source
  • Length discrepancy: The current maker page describes MP3515 as 2 m; some of its older images say 3 m. The shop offer says 3 m. Ask the shop to confirm the supplied version and that it reaches both connection points. Source

Our write-up

Tyre tread depth gauge

Try the free €1 coin check first. The RSA shows how to use it. It is a rough check, not an exact measurement. Ask a tyre specialist if you are unsure.

Checked 1 November 2026. Use the RSA coin check first. We have not confirmed an exact gauge with use reports and a complete Irish delivered offer.

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