First Aid Kit
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I think they only come with it as standard on the Continent. Do factory collection and one comes FREE[8|]
Legal requirement to have one in the car over there - so you get one.
Should be a requirement here too - but I bet lawyers will argue that you can do damage to someone by saving their life, so better to wait for an ambulance and let them die...[
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Legal requirement to have one in the car over there - so you get one.
Should be a requirement here too - but I bet lawyers will argue that you can do damage to someone by saving their life, so better to wait for an ambulance and let them die...[
]Helen Goff
No.1 Poster
if the one that came with the Cayenne is the standard one. then its about 8" rectangle red cloth bag with a zip and holds a very basic first aid kit. not sure it would save anyones life..(not anough bandage to use as a pressure bandage)unless a finger plaster an eye patch and a wet wipe will stop them bleeding to death.
i prefer to make my own kit up for my cars.
i prefer to make my own kit up for my cars.
Mines still shrink-wrapped[]
]Helen Goff
No.1 Poster
well i guess you could use the plasic wrapping and a few of the plasters to stop the air escaping from a punctured lung [ORIGINAL: Mark Bennett
Mines still shrink-wrapped[
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Nah - the person would probably expire whilst I look around for something sharp to get the wrapper off with...[&:]
penfold944
New member
I think it comes standard with all German Cars....
I know that in my mercedes I had one - but I didnt in a BMW. Its common practice for the salesmen to nick them when the cars come in... And yes I have one in the boxster (and its a UK car)
I know that in my mercedes I had one - but I didnt in a BMW. Its common practice for the salesmen to nick them when the cars come in... And yes I have one in the boxster (and its a UK car)
Tool Pants
non Club member but v. knowledgable
It is not required in the US but we can order it from Porsche. I got one years ago from a local Boxster owner who sold his car. I use to shove it between the amp and spare tire, but then I started storing extra cd magazines there. So now it is sitting in my garage. Guess you can tell where my priorities are.[8|]
Interesting points raised here, as I did not getone when I picked up my S in 2001 (they don't come with one sir, was the official line!) and when I enquired about the price of one it was enough to induce some kind of cardiac event in itself.
I eventually bought one from a local shop for under a tenner which fits great and has a reasonable spread of stuff (although I couldn't find a defibrillator in there) and fits nicely behind the spare wheel and amp.
It will be interesting to see if one comes with my new S in June/July and what kind of excuse is offered by the OPC! Seems a bit rich now that we're all part of the happy EU band of brothers and sisters, and I can't imagine any self respecting Gendarme being even remotely interested in the fact that Porsche GB are too tight to supply one free.
Mr Wendelin, if you're reading this - you know what to do, even if it means a few less Euros in your piggy bank![:'(]
I eventually bought one from a local shop for under a tenner which fits great and has a reasonable spread of stuff (although I couldn't find a defibrillator in there) and fits nicely behind the spare wheel and amp.
It will be interesting to see if one comes with my new S in June/July and what kind of excuse is offered by the OPC! Seems a bit rich now that we're all part of the happy EU band of brothers and sisters, and I can't imagine any self respecting Gendarme being even remotely interested in the fact that Porsche GB are too tight to supply one free.
Mr Wendelin, if you're reading this - you know what to do, even if it means a few less Euros in your piggy bank![:'(]
OOps!
I meant Herr Wiedeking. It's been a long day - I need a lie down and to watch in car 956 experience to chill.
Rob[]
I meant Herr Wiedeking. It's been a long day - I need a lie down and to watch in car 956 experience to chill.
Rob[
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Michael Downing
New member
Has anyone EVER actually used an item from a car first aid kit?
And, if so, was it urgent or could it have waited til you arrived?
(Just interested - I've had 3 cars with one and never used any of them)
And, if so, was it urgent or could it have waited til you arrived?
(Just interested - I've had 3 cars with one and never used any of them)
Good point!
More of a concern to me is the attitude of European law enforcement towards not carrying one. I mean, in Spain this year they were pinching French motorists for not carrying a fluorescent vest in case of breakdown! The French are now considering implementing this 'useful' law themselves according to papers in S of France last Autumn.
Where will it end? Me I'd be really hacked off getting fined for not carrying one when in my humble opinion a near £40k car should include the cost of one for about £5 supplied.
I have seen them advertised in my trade for retail at £5.99 + post!
Perhaps I need another cup of tea......
Rob[]
More of a concern to me is the attitude of European law enforcement towards not carrying one. I mean, in Spain this year they were pinching French motorists for not carrying a fluorescent vest in case of breakdown! The French are now considering implementing this 'useful' law themselves according to papers in S of France last Autumn.
Where will it end? Me I'd be really hacked off getting fined for not carrying one when in my humble opinion a near £40k car should include the cost of one for about £5 supplied.
I have seen them advertised in my trade for retail at £5.99 + post!
Perhaps I need another cup of tea......
Rob[
]Helen Goff
No.1 Poster
yes: got through a fare amount of plasters to stop shoes rubbing [
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iangrant
New member
I just bought one for my new 944 from www.design-911.co.uk (or is that www.911-design.co.uk?), thought it would be a useful thing to stuff in the boot, and a smart 'Porsche'-branded one would be even better (if a little pricey...).
When I got it, the first language is German, so all the different plasters and bandages are labelled in German! It does have it in other languages including English, but in smaller print -- hope I won't need to rely on it in a hurry!
When I got it, the first language is German, so all the different plasters and bandages are labelled in German! It does have it in other languages including English, but in smaller print -- hope I won't need to rely on it in a hurry!
Guest
New member
Plasters are handy for windscreen chips, doesn't actually do anything but makes the Boxster feel much better, although not all kits contain waterproof ones! []
I'm sure some plasters are OPC approved, as often if they can't find the reported problem they simply slap a plaster on and hope it goes away, of course the plaster is £ 352.23 and emergency medical care is around £99 per hour (exc. VAT).
]I'm sure some plasters are OPC approved, as often if they can't find the reported problem they simply slap a plaster on and hope it goes away, of course the plaster is £ 352.23 and emergency medical care is around £99 per hour (exc. VAT).
juliany27
New member
Mark,
Please don't be so cynical; I am a lawyer [and Boxster 2.7 2004MY owner - so I do havbe a brain] and can tell you that the law about going to the rescue is quite strightforwards. So long as you do your best in an emergency, and assuming that you are not a medically qualified professional, you should nor expect to be sued if you act in ana emergency. In any event, there is always your conscience if you drive by and do not use a first aid kit after an accident when someone is injured. If you cannot stand the sight of blood, try directing traffic and ensuring that the emergency servies attend. Incidentally, I have a full first aid kit in the boot of the Boxster; my first aid certifiacte ran out years ago and I always stop if i come across an accidne to help if I possibly can. Never sued - but I don't announce that I am a lawyer.
Hope this helps.
Please don't be so cynical; I am a lawyer [and Boxster 2.7 2004MY owner - so I do havbe a brain] and can tell you that the law about going to the rescue is quite strightforwards. So long as you do your best in an emergency, and assuming that you are not a medically qualified professional, you should nor expect to be sued if you act in ana emergency. In any event, there is always your conscience if you drive by and do not use a first aid kit after an accident when someone is injured. If you cannot stand the sight of blood, try directing traffic and ensuring that the emergency servies attend. Incidentally, I have a full first aid kit in the boot of the Boxster; my first aid certifiacte ran out years ago and I always stop if i come across an accidne to help if I possibly can. Never sued - but I don't announce that I am a lawyer.
Hope this helps.
Tool Pants
non Club member but v. knowledgable
I knew I should have looked in that thing.
Tool Pants
non Club member but v. knowledgable
I never looked in the first aid kit. So when I did I stuck some props in then took the pic. I was in Germany before they went Euro. So I found the paper and coin money from my trip.
Then, I thought, what if these first aid kits were used to smuggle in stuff.
I had a craving for carrots today.[]
Then, I thought, what if these first aid kits were used to smuggle in stuff.
I had a craving for carrots today.[
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