Help with Breakdown Prevention

One of the worst frustrations in life is breaking down in your car, miles from anywhere without not having anyone to call, to help you.

To help you overcome this we have found an article giving you good advice on how to reduce this possibility.

Clearly prevention is better than cure and weekly checks on you car will go along way to prevent those emergency blues.

Check your oil, water and fluid levels. Also check your tyre pressures and don't forget that spare tyre and jack.

Should you stay in the Car?

If you do breakdown in most cases it is recommended that you stay in your car. Although on a motorway because of the risk of being hit by another car it is recommended that you get out of the passenger side and wait way from the car, but of course try and stay in the light.

Plan your journeys and of course if you have a mobile phone, carry it with you, fully charged and with credit!!!

Will you wait until you suffer a breakdown?

Obviously we sell breakdown cover on this site so we may appear biased but having that protection will be a major help in these situations. However being human, most of us wait until we have suffered before we realise how much good value they are in comparison with the costs, inconvenience and possible danger of stopping in your vehicle away from home.

The article also tells us to put on our hazard lights and look for the nearest emergency phone on the motorway.

Looking After Your Vehicle

Clearly good car maintenance goes a long way to not only safer motoring but avoiding breakdowns too. Ensure your car follows it's service routines and the basic checks you can do also. Especially if you are going on a long journey in your vehicle.Why not look at the AA Pocket Patrol videos regarding easy measures to keep your car on the road.

Driving Safely

How you drive has a direct relationship to your cars performance and its reliability. It is true that there are some cars that can handle anything you throw at it, but it also true that heavy breaking, fast corners, clipping kerbs driving too fast over bumpy ground can all lead to your car deciding it is had enough and suffers some sort of mechanical failure. So consider your driving patterns, to see if you can reduce your likely hood of needing assistance