It's a cold, rainy night so of course that's when your car decides to malfunction. Are you prepared for situations like this? Here's a list of some of the best tools and supplies you'll want to keep in your car just in case.

Flashlight - You can guarantee that the next time your car breaks down it will be at night. It may be tempting to put an old flashlight in your car but don't invest in a newer LED flashlight with new batteries.  You know why.

Hand Tools - At a bare minimum, have phillips head and standard screwdrivers, a set of common metric wrenches and a set of pliers.  Better than this, though, invest in a kit containing a decent set of tools in a convenient plastic case.

First Aid Kit - Although you will likely dig into a first aid kit long before your next car issue occurs, so have a first aid kit in your vehicle. Do you have kids that play sports?  Then you know why.

Work gloves - A set of work gloves is a great thing to have in your work kit.  You may need them just to keep your hands warm during cold weather emergency situations.

Snow Brush with Ice Scraper - A good snow brush is mandatory in the winter.

Jumper Cables - You don't want to be stranded with a dead battery and not have jumper cables. Everyone should have a pair in their car. Spend the extra $10 and get good ones because they will last longer and perform better.

Fix-A-Flat - Don't want to mess with changing a tire? Fix-A-Flat is an aerosol can that when sprayed into a wheel fills the tire and seals the leak from the inside.

Other supplies you may want to consider are a blanket, a jacket and maybe even drinking water. Equip your car with the necessary stuff, and you can drive with peace of mind.Â