[fng13]

I can't offer much in the way of long term survival or living off the land, but growing up in and around garages I can offer I think a little to those of you who might be depending on a vehicle to get you to safety or as part of your long term survival arsenal.

My car survival kit that is the kit just for working on the car contains:

Hammer (lots of things on a car need a little motivation)
Rubber Mallet
Magnetically Charged Flashlight
Small Hacksaw
Socket Set (Complete Metric or Standard, but I keep some of the other JIC)
6" and 10" extensions
One large file
Various Sizes of Screwdrivers (both straight and phillips 3 each)
One Medium Crescent Wrench
One Pair Channel Lock Pliers
One Pair Needle Nose Pliers
One Pair Vice Grips
One Open and Box wrench (1/2 inch)
One Multi-wrench in 3/8 and 3/16
Small Pack of Wire caps and Zip ties
Tape Measure
One Pair Mechanix Gloves

I also have a small generic automotive tool kit that has a small case with
interchangable tip screw driver/socket combo, takedown lug wrench, and 3 open ended wrenches in various sizes and a small crescent wrench

It might seem like a lot but I can fit all of that into a small mechanics bag. It doesn't take up much room at all and doesn't weigh much. It has come in handy on more than a few occasions.

I also keep a small hydraulic jack as opposed to the screw kind in my car, it is only marginally bigger and can hold more weight, more stable, and is easier to manipulate.

I hope some find that helpful for their vehicles survivability.

fng