NOCO Boost GB70 2000A Jump Starter
Portable 12V jump starter for vehicle emergencies. Check the current listing for engine-size, battery and vehicle compatibility before relying on it.
Car emergencies
Know what to do before the adrenaline arrives.
Road incidents are exactly when a short, familiar sequence is more useful than a long article. These cards put the immediate actions first, with printable references you can keep in the car.
Immediate danger or serious injury?Call 999 or 112. Do not use this site instead of emergency services.
UK quick-action guidance
Quick action
What has happened?
Open the closest match. Each guide follows the same rhythm: safety → help → details → aftercare.
Emergency card
Collision / crash
Safety first. Help second. Details last.
Open quick steps → Emergency cardBreakdown
Get off the road. Be seen. Keep people away from traffic.
Open quick steps → Emergency cardMotorway breakdown
Get left. Get safe. Get help.
Open quick steps → Emergency cardVehicle fire
Stop safely. Get everyone out. Get well away. Call 999.
Open quick steps → Emergency cardFlood water
Do not drive through flood water. If caught, prioritise getting people to safety.
Open quick steps → Emergency cardWitnessed collision
Help without becoming another casualty.
Open quick steps →The roadside sequence
Safety first. Help second. Details last.
After a collision or breakdown, people often jump straight to photographs, insurance or the damaged vehicle. The safer order is simpler: stop the danger getting worse, get help when it is needed, then collect the information you will need afterwards.
01Protect peopleTraffic, fire, flood water and unsafe positions come before paperwork.
02Get helpUse 999/112 when there is immediate danger, serious injury or an unsafe road situation.
03Record factsLocation, registrations, people, witnesses and references — only when safe.
04RecoverInsurer, breakdown recovery, medical follow-up and replacing used kit.
Relevant gear
Car emergencies gear, grouped by purpose.
Products are grouped by the job they do, so you can move from understanding the subject to the right equipment type without browsing an unrelated catalogue.
Visibility & roadside safety
Items that help occupants stay visible and safer around a stopped vehicle.
Fanttik X9 Pro Portable Tyre Inflator
Compact portable tyre inflator for checking and restoring tyre pressure where the tyre itself is otherwise serviceable.
Ledlenser P7R Core Rechargeable Torch
High-output rechargeable hand torch for power cuts, emergency kits, travel and vehicle use.
Petzl ACTIK Headlamp
Compact hands-free head torch for emergency kits, travel, roadside use and outdoor tasks.
Power & communications
Phone charging and compact backup power for calling recovery, navigation and essential communications.
Anker 10,000mAh 30W Power Bank
Compact USB-C backup for phone charging, travel and smaller emergency kits.
Anker Zolo 20,000mAh 30W Power Bank
Higher-capacity USB-C backup for phones, travel and general emergency charging.
LISEN 69W USB-C Car Charger
12V USB-C fast car charger for keeping compatible phones and devices charged while travelling.
First aid
Basic first-aid equipment carried for ordinary road journeys and incidents.
170-Piece Hard-Case Vehicle First Aid Kit
Hard-case first-aid kit for vehicle and travel preparedness. Check the current contents list before relying on it for a particular need.
Lifesystems Emergency Thermal Blanket
Compact silver emergency thermal blanket for car, travel, outdoor and household kits.
Astroplast Mezzo First Aid Kit — 20 Person
Larger first-aid kit option for a fixed home, workplace or larger preparedness setup.
HONYAO Emergency Bivvy Sleeping Bag
Emergency bivvy-style shelter for car, travel and outdoor emergency warmth.
Carry & organisation
A compact way to keep road-emergency essentials together and accessible.
Osprey Daylite Plus 20L Backpack
20-litre daypack option for a practical grab bag, travel disruption kit or compact emergency loadout.
Prepare before the incident
Car emergency articles.
Keep the quick cards for the incident itself; use the longer guides beforehand to build a sensible car kit and prepare for seasonal conditions.
Car emergency preparation guides are being added here.