It is not a pleasing sight When your car starts making unusual noises and starts showing those weird warning signs on the meter. The situation can be more stressful if that happens on a busy road or a jam-packed highway.
Knowing what to do next can make a huge difference and often can be a difference between life and death
If you think we sounded a little extreme above, please consider your car stopping in the middle of a highway where heavy traffic buzzing past you high speeds. If you panic at such a situation, things can get really ugly.
In this article, we will tell you how to keep your calm and do what’s best for you, the passengers in the car if any and other vehicles on the road.
Prevention
Breakdowns can happen anytime, anywhere – no matter which vehicle you are driving, you can never be fully safe. According to experts the main reason for breakdowns are:
Bad Battery
The battery in our cars is not meant to last forever. This is also the most overlooked part when it comes to vehicle maintenance. If you are going on a long drive, it is always recommended to check your batteries for proper connection, leakage, etc.
Tires
The quality of your tires is never tested enough on smaller routes. When you drive on highways, the tires go through a lot. This is where you and the tires have to be on top of your game. Make sure you have the right tire pressure and never drive on a highway with faulty or damaged tires.
Fuel
It sounds funny but running out of fuel happens more than you think especially on highways where there is little help available in this regard. The solution is simple, keep an eye on the fuel level and keep your tank well topped up on highways. Go for a full refill when the fuel level reaches halfway.
Getting To Safety
The two most important things when you car breakdowns on a highway are, reaching a safe point and then calling for help. This sounds easier said than done because it is not always easy to pull over away from the traffic. Secondly, if you are panicked (which happens most of the time), you will try to find a solution yourself and get out of the car, which can be extremely dangerous.
The first step is to park your vehicle at a safe location. Once you have done that you should use your phone to call professional roadside assistance and then wait patiently for the help to arrive. It is also important to keep in mind that what has happened to you may also be dangerous for other around. Keep an eye on traffic and always try to stay away from harm’s way.
Stranded and need help? Call Reliable Guys
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Fully insured, licensed and bonded in the states of Missouri and Illinois, the folks at Reliable Guys Towing pride themselves in clear communication to ensure that services, prices and quality far surpass our competition. We know our talented technicians are the best in the business, and we go that extra mile in resolving our clients issue so that they feel comfortable and assured for their Roadside Assistance needs.
Whether you need immediate 24 hour towing service, or perhaps you’ve locked your keys in your car, or have a dead battery, we’d be more than happy to serve you. Give us a call at (314) 325-1016 and one of our knowledgeable towing service reps will help assist getting a tow truck to you so we can quickly get you on your way.
