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What is the most common cause of car breakdowns?
Tires are one of the biggest causes of highway breakdowns and accidents, and not just from trucks.
How do I work when my car breaks down?
Get a tow to the nearest dealer: Whether your car breaks down at home or on the road, chances are you’ll be able to contact your nearest dealer to get help setting up a tow or getting some assistance sent out to you. You could contact someone else for roadside assistance, such as AAA or highway patrol.
What can spoil in a car?
Here’s our Top 10:
- Seized Engine Due to Lack of Oil.
- Hydrolocked Engine.
- Overheated Engine.
- Transmission STB (Soiled the Bed)
- Cracked Head, Blown Head Gasket or Cracked Block.
- Broken Timing Belt.
- Transmission Fluid in the Brake Fluid Reservoir.
- Fried Computer.
Are you prepared for a car breakdown?
Despite vehicle advances, it’s likely you’ll have a car breakdown at some point, such as a blown tire from a nail or roadway debris. Stay safe by being prepared for such emergencies. Kits are inexpensive and may be bought at discount or drug stores. Consider keeping the following items in your car:
What breakdown cover do I get with my car?
The carmakers don’t actually provide the breakdown service; instead, it’s supplied by a third-party provider such as the AA or RAC. As an example, if you’ve bought a new Ford you will get ‘Ford Assist’ breakdown cover. But as AA is the provider, it will be an AA van that turns up to help you if your Ford fails.
Are You Ready for breakdowns?
You can prepare, minimize stress and maintain calm by keeping the following guidelines in mind and being ready for breakdowns before they happen. Preventive maintenance and repairs are always best. But even with good maintenance, things happen – especially with today’s advanced vehicle technology.