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Dealing With Common Roadside Emergencies

While on the move, ensure that you have a backup plan in case your car acts up, there is no need of standing helplessly beside it waiting for fur assistance from the other road users. We have certain issues that you are not an allowed to seek the assistance of a mechanic, you probably can handle them on your own. One thing to always remember is having the car manual with you always; it would guide you on what to do in case of an emergency. Avoid the hassle, consider the following tips, and you would be able to deal with the most common emergencies while on the road.

First of all, in the event you have a flat tire, you will be forced to pull off slowly here so that you can change it. The process is straightforward, not that hard, you have to put a jack under your car, loosen the bolts and place a new tire, ensure it’s in line with the lug bolts, you can then tighten it up using a wrench and go on with your travel. One if the simplest emergencies to handle, given that you have the tools of the trade, you can manage to replace the flat tire.

Sometimes your charging system light can have problems. The charging system light is very sensitive in these sense that, when you turn off your vehicle while it’s on, then be sure that your car is not going go ignite again. In this cars, you have to seek the assistance of a towing company that will tow your car to a repair shop. Towing company is required not only in such emergencies but also when the traction is not working well.

Overheating is another emergency, how are you going to handle it. The light on is an indication that the oil pressure is low, so the engine is overheating. Do not drive more than a quarter mile if you notice this. What to the car cools off, before opening the hood, use agility to open the radiator cap, check if the radiator is low in liquid, be careful cause the hot steam can escape, use antifreeze to fill up. Brakes when they fail you will be at risk this is very dangerous, most common accidents are as a result of this. When the brakes become a problem its hard to navigate tags road, so pull off to the roadside using the handbrake, call for help then.

Prepare before you go on the road. The best way is just to keep the emergency kit in the car always, be sure that you have a towing company that you can call.

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