The winter season is here, which means it is even more important to be signed up with a roadside assistance program. During the winter, roadside assistance calls increase significantly. Motorists do not want to get stuck on the side of the road during a snowstorm with no one to come to their aid. This makes roadside assistance essential to have.

Roadside assistance is a good way to prepare for a vehicle breakdown. However, there are some other things that you can do in order to prevent a breakdown from happening in the first place. First, be sure to check the strength of your vehicle’s battery. A fault battery is a common cause for vehicles to not start up. Also, it is helpful to park your car in a garage, if you have one. If this is not an option for you, attempt to park your car somewhere that will protect it from the strong winter winds. Lastly, make sure to have your fuel tank be at least half full during the winter to prevent the fuel-lines in your vehicle from freezing.

Sometimes, it is not possible to predict when your car will breakdown. Therefore, if it does breakdown, and you are left stuck on the side of the road, be prepared with a fully stocked emergency kit with items such as gloves, a flashlight, and blankets in your car. Most importantly, have a cell phone with you at all times in the event that you need to make a call to roadside assistance to help you when you are stuck.