Maintaining your vehicle will help you avoid road service calls. Yet, many drivers fail to maintain their cars, and a lot of them find themselves stranded on the road calling for emergency roadside assistance. Follow these simple tips to avoid being stranded.

Don’t drive with low tire pressure. In years past, service stations would check your tire pressure when filling up your tank, yet those days are gone. Under inflated tires cause added wear to tires and make your car get bad gas mileage. Consult your owner’s manual to determine your correct tire pressure.

Also, be aware of problems with your alignment. If your steering feels different, you should take your car in to be aligned. Often times you will see a symbol on the steering wheel that should remain completely straight. Avoiding potholes will help your alignment.

The number one thing that you can do for your vehicle is to change your oil regularly. You should do this every 3,000 miles. However, using synthetic oil will allow you to wait longer in between oil changes.

To avoid being stranded follow these simple tips. Of course, always have a number for your emergency roadside assistance on hand in case of emergencies.