Jamie’s Top 10 Must Haves for Car Owners

I think it goes without saying that investing in a quality insurance company is key to keeping your pride and joy safe and properly insured.

I use Greenlight Insurance to cover my modified cars with agreed values that some other insurance companies would not do. Thanks to this insurance provider, I know that m pride and joy is safe in the event of an accident.

Being safe on the roads is key and having a backup to let you know what's going on up the road certainly aids in that. When you're out enjoying your car, knowing what's coming is the best thing to ensure safe and proper driving. 

It is easily attachable to your windscreen and can easily be switched between cars if needed, which makes this a great piece of kit to always have with you.

Another product that I think will save you so much hassle when it comes to an accident, or just keeping yourself safe on the road is a dash cam. 

Always recording in the background, dash cams ensure that you do not have to worry when something happens. Most work when the car is parked, too, so if someone nudges your car when it's parked up, you'll know!

I jump from car to car a lot, some new to old, and having my music available in each car is part of the driving experience!

So having one of these Bluetooth adapters you can plug into any car is essential for me! Although most new cars come with phone connectivity, there is nothing like being in an older car and being able to connect your phone and play some of my favourite music.

Having a tyre repair, or a tyre inflator in the car can make or break a trip when you most need it. So it is best to always keep one in your car. 

Whether it's the foam sealant that you can release into the tyre to get you on the road, or a tyre inflator, having either will get you back on the road without the worry of having to wait to be recovered over something small like a flat tyre.

I'm putting this on my list because I drive quite a fair few older cars. Accidentally leaving your lights on, or switching the radio on, zaps a lot of power in some of the older cars, so having something that can jump your car will reassure you if it happens. 

Of course, jump starters are very good, but an old school set of jump leads never go a miss!

There have been a few times I've been so thankful to have a tow rope in one of my cars, if you break down and you are able to attach it to someone to pull you to safety, you're going to be happy that you had it in the car!

Getting yourself off a road or motorway just by simple towing yourself to safety without the risk of leaving your car in a bad situation is beneficial for yourself and other road users.

I do a lot of road trips and always like to use my phone as a satnav as I'm so used to it, but I sometimes find myself in different cars that I can't connect my phone to. 

Thanks to this ingenious suction cup phone holder, I can easily put it on the windscreen so I can see the directions while I drive. A pretty important product for any drive.

I have owned many cars over the years, and having a little tool kit in the car just in case will get you out of situations you never thought you might be in. 

Even if it's an adjustable spanner and a screwdriver, you never know when these small items might come in handy on the road.

Lastly, a must have for every car is a phone charger. I try to have one with me at all times, just in case you need to use your satnav on your phone, play music or need to make a call.

In more difficult situations, such as if you break down, it is best to keep your phone well charged phone when contact is essential. In short, having a charging cable is priceless in everyday life or when something extraordinary occurs.