First Call GB Ltd – Tips to avoid a car

breakdown

A car breakdown usually First call GB LTD happens at the worst possible time, and can put a

significant strain on your finances if you’re not covered for assistance. Although sometimes it’s inevitable, there are some things which you can do to avoid this stressful situation.

Firstly, look after your car battery, as a dead battery is one of the most common causes of a car

breakdown. Remember to check that the radio and lights are switched off every time you get out of the car, so as to avoid draining it. Bear in mind too, that frequent journeys of a shorter duration are likely to cause a flat battery. Don’t forget to keep an eye on the battery light, and

every once in a while, take a look at the battery connections, to check that they are free from corrosion. During the colder months a flat battery is especially common, so if you know that the

car won’t be used for several days in a row, avoid letting the frost affect it by starting it up every now and then.

Another important point is to look after your tyres, as plenty of breakdowns occur each year as a result of a flat tyre. When parking, try to avoid letting the tyres bump or scrap against the kerb,

as this will damage the sidewalls, which can eventually cause a puncture.

Check that all four tyres are inflated up to the right pressure. Under- inflated tyres can reduce fuel economy and affect handling, whilst over- inflated tyres are known to cause blowouts. If you find

yourself having to adjust the pressure a lot, then you may have a small puncture. Don’t forget to keep the spare tyre in good condition too, as there’s no point in keeping a spare tyre in the boot if it’s unusable.