As motorists, it’s natural to fear getting stuck out on the road, particularly at night or far from home. Read our guide on what to do if you break down.
The first thing to do if your car breaks down is to remain calm and pull over to a place of safety. What you do next will depend on where you are at the time, what you need to do on a normal road will not be the same for a motorway.
You should treat an EV breakdown as similar to breaking down in petrol or diesel car.
If your car has broken down at home and it’s parked on your driveway, you should be able to leave it unattended while you arrange for help. If it is in another private location, ask the property owner for permission to park.
Home Call cover from Saga includes repair or recovery if your car won’t start at home or away.
Even if you are not a member of a UK breakdown service, you can still call for emergency assistance. If you have a disability or you can’t get to safety, keep your seatbelt on, switch on your hazard lights and call 999.
Saga Car Insurance customers can easily add breakdown cover to their policy. Our roadside assistance is available 24-hours and there’s no limit to the callouts you can make in the UK. If you get a flat battery, puncture, have run out of fuel or need a charge, we’re at your service.
“It’s always better to avoid a breakdown in the first place, so if anything feels or sounds unusual when you’re driving, or if you’re aware of a problem with your vehicle that you’ve not got around to fixing, be sure to contact a reliable garage or RAC Mobile Mechanic without delay. Money spent to put things right now can mean you avoid much bigger bills in the future.”
Rod Dennis, RAC
Wondering why your car has broken down? Flat or faulty batteries, damaged wheels, using the wrong fuel or running out of oil are all common causes. Getting a regular service can help prevent issues from arising when you’re on the road.
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