While ice, snow and conditions both soggy and cold are the
worst possible circumstances for a breakdown, winter means a higher incidence of
car trouble. More drivers find themselves stuck by the side of the road with an
ailing auto between the months of October and February than any other time of
the year. Winter- related breakdown causes a rise in roadside assistance
programmes, like breakdown cover from the AA. Whether you are likely to call
the pros for help or fix the underlying problem yourself, its best to be
prepared for the very real possibilities of car trouble this winter. We’ll
discuss the most common causes for immobile auto-mobiles, as well as some less
frequently seen concerns.
Battery issues are the leading cars of winter car trouble,
year in and year out. Nearly half of all breakdowns result from battery
problems. By having your battery routinely checked (a free service in many
parts of the world), you can make this difficulty much less likely to emerge at
the worst possible time.
Minor accidents and fender benders are the second most
common cause of finding oneself suddenly stranded on the road. This is true in
the winter because conditions are more dangerous for driving. If you routinely
experience ice and snow, or simply anticipate roads that are often wet, make
sure you are prepared to drive in these conditions like these can be surprised
by them suddenly, resulting in more accidents because people don’t know how to
handle the conditions.
The third most common cause is blown out tyres. Keep your
tires filled and replace them as necessary. See that your tyre is fit for the
conditions you drive upon. Properly maintained, tyres last longer and perform
much better than tyres that are improperly filled or are created for different
road surfaces than they are commonly driven on.
The next most common breakdown causes are not as immediately
obvious as the previous three. Electrical, mechanical, drive and cooling
systems are the site of multitude of potential problems. By personally
maintaining your car, or hiring a professional to do it for you, you can
eliminate many issues before they turn into crises on the road. Sudden system
failures can be very dangerous, especially when moving at a high speed. In this
way, maintenance pays in the useable life of your vehicle, in damage and insurance
costs, and in your own health and health of others. Don’t let a lurking
systemic problem leave you broken down on the side of the road this winter.
The 8th and 9th most common causes for
roadside breakdown and easily avoided, but common nonetheless. Locking the keys
inside the car and running out of gas are a sudden inconvenience to thousands
of drivers every year. It has happened to all of us, and the solution is
simple. If you have trouble keeping up with these, leave reminders for yourself
or develop some other system.
While other breakdown causes come up from time to time,
these are the most statistically likely. For those of us without exhaustive
mechanical knowledgeable, roadside assistance services bring peace of mind on
the road. On top of this, regular maintenance and the exercise of common sense
can make a big difference in keeping you on the road without trouble most or
all of the time. We wish you safely and reliability on the road this winter.
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