# Trunk tools for a Corolla

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-tools-for-a-corolla/79809>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [June 11, 2013, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-tools-for-a-corolla/79809 "2013-06-11T04:13:30Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![ShouldBeWalking](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@ShouldBeWalking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShouldBeWalking)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2013, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-tools-for-a-corolla/79809/1 "2013-06-11T04:13:30Z")

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I have a 2003 Corolla. Should I have Metric or NIST (American) emergency tools in my trunk?

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**Author:** ![Mayday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ad7895/32.png) [@Mayday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mayday)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2013, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-tools-for-a-corolla/79809/2 "2013-06-11T06:52:28Z")

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Not much you can fix on the side of the road these days, but a 2003 Corolla has to be metric. Maybe Torx screwdrivers to replace a bulb.

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**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2013, 9:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-tools-for-a-corolla/79809/3 "2013-06-11T09:24:59Z")

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Yeah, I kinda agree but you may run into some SAE sizes. I always carry both. What you need is a cell phone most. Then have the tools and supplies for specific repairs such as replacing the serpentine belt, wheel lug nuts, fuses, maybe hose repair, flash light, etc. Blut right, not much you’re going to do on the road. Prevention is best.

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**Author:** ![circuitsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/circuitsmith/32/40376_2.png) [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-tools-for-a-corolla/79809/4 "2013-06-11T17:32:56Z")

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Things @Bing lists, plus a portable air pump (to avoid using the “donut” spare if possible), a jug of water, a quart of oil, a roll of duct tape

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**Author:** ![Goldwing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e68b1a/32.png) [@Goldwing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goldwing)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-tools-for-a-corolla/79809/5 "2013-06-11T18:25:02Z")

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A tow strap.

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**Author:** ![DrRocket](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/drrocket/32/2603_2.png) [@DrRocket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrRocket)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-tools-for-a-corolla/79809/6 "2013-06-12T01:58:13Z")

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A (PAID) AAA card works well for me.