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Three items to always keep in your car

No matter how far you're traveling, turning back because you forgot something is always a chore. Inevitably, you begin weighing the pros and cons of continuing on without the item. Or maybe you don't even realize it's missing until the moment you need it. Don't get caught by surprise: here are car travel tips on three items to always keep in your car.

Music player
Whether you're driving 15 minutes to visit the parents or on an all day road trip, good music can be the difference between a boring and enjoyable ride. Sure there's the radio, but you have to rely on the same old rotation songs you've heard week after week. Keep a digital music player of some kind handy and you’ll never be without a soundtrack on the road.

Spare change
Spare change can come in handy for a variety of reasons in your everyday life. On the highway, a change collection can keep you from digging through your wallet at every toll. And there's nothing better than handing someone perfect change at the drive-thru. Just save any loose change you come across during your day and you'll have a sizeable amount in no time.

Cell phone charger
Nothing is worse than having a dead cell phone when you really need it. Trying to save every last ounce of juice for that important call you just found out about can be a major hassle. Keep a car charger handy and you'll never cut out during the middle of that important client call again.  

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