Civic Rescue

Breakdown & Recovery Service

Vehicle Maintenance - Things to Check Regularly

Many breakdowns can be avoided if simple precautionary measures are taken. For example, large numbers of vehicles fail to start, sometimes only after short periods of inactivity. This often happens after a holiday period, especially at Christmas.

If you haven’t used your car for a period of time, try starting it the day before you return to work. Battery chargers that are left to trickle charge overnight, help condition the battery especially if the vehicle is used for only short journeys.

Check the oil and water levels regularly. It is not uncommon to find vehicles that have broken down to be without sufficient oil and water which obviously causes unnecessary strain on the engine.

Your tyres are the only thing that touch the road so always ensure they are in good condition.

What to do if you breakdown - Three Quick Tips

First, make sure you provide accurate details of your location for the rescue service as it is not uncommon to have recovery drivers look for a vehicle miles from where it really is owing to a poor location information. This leads to delays and frustration.

Second, If you break down on the motorway, remember to exit the vehicle from the passenger side and stay clear of the vehicle. Although the hard shoulder is supposed to be a safe location, this is far from the truth and it is an actual fact a very dangerous place to be.

Third, when providing your phone number, ask the person you are speaking with, to call you back to ensure the number they have is correct. The driver who is coming out to you may need to speak to you if there are problems finding where you are located.

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