There are a number of things you can do to reduce the chances of your vehicle breaking down. Read on to find out what these things are.
Get it serviced annually
If you're concerned about the possibility of your vehicle breaking down, it is absolutely critical to ensure that you never skip a car servicing appointment.
A car service involves a long list of adjustments and checks which will not only help to improve your vehicle's road performance and reduce its fuel consumption but which will also drastically reduce the likelihood of it malfunctioning.
For example, many vehicle breakdowns are the result of battery failure. Getting your car serviced can prevent this type of car problem from arising, as most mechanics will thoroughly examine the condition of both the battery and the alternator (the component that delivers power to the battery) during a typical servicing.
If they identify any issues with these crucial components, they can then make the necessary repairs before the damage leads to the vehicle breaking down.
Similarly, most mechanics will inspect a vehicle's tyres during a car servicing appointment. This can help them to identify and resolve issues that could result in a tyre blowout or puncture (such as, for example, bulging tyre walls or excessively low or high-pressure levels).
As such, you should view your annual servicing as an investment, which will spare you the expense, stress and frustration associated with dealing with a broken-down car.
Watch out for changes
One effective way to lower the risk of your car breaking down is to make a conscious effort to watch out for changes to your car's performance and to take action if you begin to notice any such changes (however small and insignificant they may seem).
This will enable you to spot problems in their early stages and rectify them before they begin to evolve into serious issues that will result in your car malfunctioning when you're out on the road.
For example, listening out for new noises could increase your chances of detecting problems with your car's brake system. A screeching sound, for instance, usually means that the brake pads need to be replaced.
If you are making an effort to monitor the condition of your vehicle, you will notice this sound and replace the worn-out pads before they start to inflict major damage on your brake rotors (driving with worn-out pads can result in the destruction of both the brake rotors and the callipers, which can, in turn, lead to sudden brake failure).
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