- Learn: wheel change under pressure, jump start, tyre plug kit (£10), fluids check, tow strap use. Stock: spare fuses/bulbs/wiper, oil, coolant, fuel stabiliser, siphon pump, spare key hidden.
- Bicycle as strategic asset: panniers/trailer, spare tubes ×4, patch kits, pump, chain oil, cargo straps. Moves a person + 30 kg forever on zero fuel. One per adult if possible.
- Fuel discipline: rotate stored petrol through the car every 6 months; jerry cans stored outside living space.
Vehicle and mobility depth
Wheel changes and jump starts practised in advance. A bicycle moves a person plus 30 kg on no fuel.