Breakdowns

As motorists, we rely on out vehicles to get us wherever it is we want to get to, whether that's to work, the shops, our friends or to our holiday destination. It can be therefore be incredibly frustrating when our cars break down, leaving us stranded at the side of the road.

One of the best ways to avoid breakdowns is to keep your car in good condition, making sure that you maintain and service it regularly. It can also be handy to learn a few tips and tricks to get your car running again, for example, if you have a flat tyre or a flooded engine. However, if your car does break down and you are unable to get it started again, you may be reassured to learn that help is never very far away, with a range of companies such as Green Flag, AA and RAC offering breakdown services, either using their own dedicated patrols, or through a national network of independent garages and recovery agents.

If you do break down, it's essential that you know how to deal with the situation in a safe manner, whether you're on a motorway, dual carriageway or a country road. All three types of road present their own set of risks, from high-speed, high-volume traffic on the motorway to twisty, narrow lanes with little visibility in the countryside. In this section, you'll find a guide to dealing with all these conditions, to make sure that you can summon assistance, get your car mended and be safely on your way as soon as possible.