Get your car ready for a summer road trip with eBay

Joy of joys, your dream of a big summer road trip is about to be realised. After months of planning, researching cottages, campsites and pub gardens with the best countryside views, your car is loaded up and the destination is keyed into the satnav.

You’re all set to explore some of Britain’s roads less travelled – but there are plenty of potential pitfalls that could derail a day of your trip, or even the whole adventure.

eBay understands this, which is why its huge range of parts and accessories is packed with perfect solutions for all your travelling needs. So, if you’re taking your car or camper van out on the open road this summer, make sure it’s a stress-free ride into the sunset with these seven products from eBay.

When embarking on a long road trip, you want a battery you can rely on, but it’s always best to prepare for the worst. Thankfully, eBay has a wide range of starter kits to choose from, including this one from Sealey. This emergency power pack will get you back on the road, plus it has a handy test cycle button to give a true indication of your battery’s health.

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If you are driving a camper van or towing a caravan, and you’re more of a prevention rather than cure type, why not invest in a battery that’s specifically designed for them? This one from Solarflex can cope with high demand and is easily rechargeable from either on-site mains or solar panels. Based on an annual holiday usage of between three and eight weeks, the Solarflex could keep you touring the country and beyond for the next eight years.

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Batteries aren’t the only thing that can go flat and stop a journey in its tracks. The best way to reduce the risk of tyre punctures is to always keep your pressures topped up, particularly if your vehicle’s carrying more weight than usual. This tyre inflator kit from the AA is available for a great price, plugs straight into your 12V socket and will have you pumped back up in no time. Just make sure you consult your car’s tyre pressure specifications before use.

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It seems obvious, but perhaps no other single event could put the kibosh on your road trip quite like your vehicle being stolen. To foil any would-be thieves, or ideally put them off trying altogether, go for this Stoplock Original Steering Wheel Immobiliser. Easy to fit and made with high-grade steel, it will give you peace of mind when leaving your car unattended, while the flashing light should also deter any chancers.

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If you’re taking the ferry or Eurotunnel over to the Continent, there are certain mandatory pieces of equipment you must have with you in case of an emergency. With eBay, you can find everything you need including hi-vis vests, warning triangles, self-breathalysers and a first aid kit in one convenient bundle. Complete with the essential GB sticker to place on your car, this kit will also keep the gendarmes on-side should any chance rendezvous occur.

As you may have noticed, the summer heat in these fair isles is getting pretty spicy these days, so you don’t want to leave yourself vulnerable to the nightmare scenario of your air con running low on refrigerant and losing performance. To save you and the family from getting hot and seriously bothered, pack some air con top-up canisters from eBay. They’re simple to refit yourself and will give you a cool blast just when you need it most.

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Speaking of refits – from tyres to spark plugs – it’s always a great idea to have a small, versatile socket driver set with you. Not only could it save you from waiting for roadside assistance, but it will also give you the immense satisfaction of knowing you saved the day yourself. This kit from Mighty is just the ticket, as it includes a spinner handle, a ratchet handle, a spark plug socket, both metric and imperial attachments in a wide range of sizes and plenty more.

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