October 5th, 2012 by Hal Moses
There is no greater inconvenience than putting the key in the ignition and when you try to turn on the car, it doesn’t start due to a dead battery. In this case the only things you can do are to either call for roadside assistance or get a jumpstart from someone. However, there are preventative measures you can take to avoid this situation.
No matter what kind of battery you have, it is important to inspect the terminal connections periodically. You need to ensure that there is no tightness or corrosion.
If you realize that your car’s battery has corroded terminals, you should clean them off with a mixture of water and baking soda as well as a small brush.
In addition, you can look at the battery to see if there is any damage, leaks, or cracks. If you notice that any of these things are occurring, it is important to replace the battery immediately.
However, the time to save your battery is before there are signs of wear and tear. Unfortunately, there is not always a way to predict when your battery will fail. This is why it is very important to sign up with a roadside assistance program. However, if your headlights brighten when you rev the engine, your clock is noticeably slower, or your starter turns slow, you should have your engine examined by a professional because these signs may point to serious problems.
October 4th, 2012 by Hal Moses
In today’s society drivers encounter a large variety of distractions. There are people playing with gadgets on their dashboard, playing with the radio, talking on the cell phone, etc. If you see that the car in front of you randomly slowing down and speeding up, it is very likely that the driver is distracted. In this situation the best thing to do is drive defensively.
According to the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, driving is a job that is full-time. They found that 94% of motorists had admitted to engaging in distracting activities while driving. Such activities included tuning the radio, eating, and tending to their children. They also found that 39% of the activities were a distracting while drivers were working. Another alarming statistic is that between 25% and 50% of accidents occur as a result of distracted drivers.
Automakers are adding more and more technology, gadgets, and entertainment systems into new vehicles. This means that motorists are going to be more distracted while driving. People will be paying attention to their MP3 players, DVDs, and navigation systems, which will cause more accidents. The best thing that drivers can do in order to protect themselves from distracted drivers is to avoid them if possible. Also, be sure to sign up with a roadside assistance program in the event that there is an accident. You do not want to be left stuck on the side of the road somewhere as a result of somebody else’s mistakes.
October 2nd, 2012 by Hal Moses
With the increase in obsession of new vehicles on the market, there has been an increase in the desire of people to show off their cars and travel by road. However, with an increase of traveling by car, there has also been an increase in vehicle breakdowns. When on the road, there is no way to guess what will happen to your car while driving. This leaves people at risk for getting stranded on the side of the road due to a vehicle breakdown. This risk factor makes it extremely important for people to sign up with a roadside assistance program. Signing up for roadside assistance allows you to feel calm in the event of a breakdown because you have access to a team of qualified professionals who can come help you regardless of where and when you experience a vehicle breakdown.
Services offered in a roadside assistance program generally include towing, refueling, helping with lockouts, and changing flat tires. Therefore, roadside assistance can be the key to safe, stress-free travel.
September 20th, 2012 by Hal Moses
Calls to roadside assistance programs have been at an all time high due to motorists running out of gas. As gas prices are skyrocketing, people are avoiding making trips to the gas station.
Many people run out of gas in snowstorms because they do not expect to sit idly in traffic because there was an accident or there is a plow in front of them clearing the way. Often time, motorists will be left stranded because they run out of gas.
Although it may be hard on your wallet to fill your tank with gas, it is better for your car’s engine to fill up. If you are constantly running on empty, you are much more likely to be sucking up the sludge that sits on the bottom of your fuel tank. This will cause your fuel filter and pump to be gummed up. This will cause problems later down the road.
Motorists need to bite the bullet and fill their gas tanks before cutting it too close. No one wants to be left stranded on the side of the road due to running out of gas. However, in the event that you find yourself stranded, be sure that you are prepared and sign yourself up with emergency roadside assistance so that they can come and help you get enough gas in your tank to make it to the nearest gas station.
August 31st, 2012 by Hal Moses
Most commuters end up having to deal with a vehicular breakdown at one time or another. These breakdowns can occur at any time of the day and leave commuters stranded on the side of the road. Roadside assistance is the best way for commuters to alleviate stress in the event of a breakdown.
A breakdown can cause fear for motorists because they feel vulnerable to the dangers of the road. A recent survey showed that out of drivers who had experienced a breakdown in the past two years, 20% felt they were in a situation where they should not leave their vehicle, 5% had an elderly person in their vehicle, and 15% had their children in their vehicle. Also, 30% of female drivers felt stressed about how to handle the situation.
Also, the survey showed that there were five situations that people generally experienced vehicular breakdowns. First, people broke down at home in their driveways before getting the chance to leave. Second, people experienced problems with their cars on their way to work. Third, people broke down on their way to visit friends and family. Fourth, people experienced breakdowns while out shopping. Fifth, people broke down leaving them stuck at work.
A roadside assistance program will help alleviate stress in the event that your car breaks down. You can feel reassurance knowing that help is on the way and that you will be able to get back on the road.
July 27th, 2012 by Hal Moses
Motorists encounter a variety of road conditions when driving. They encounter potholes, icy roads, and ruts that can be very dangerous. It is important to be aware of bad road conditions in order for drivers to protect themselves while out on the road. Here are some tips that can help you to avoid accidents:
Watch out for potholes. If you encounter a pothole, it is important to slow down and keep both of your hands on the wheel. If you hit a pothole too hard, it can put your car out of alignment. Also, it is common for steel-belted tires to take a lot of damage as a result of potholes. This could make a driver lose control.
Ruts do not do much damage to cars. However, they do sometimes cause drivers to lose control of their car. If this happens, a car can experience a lot of damage.
One of the most dangerous road conditions that a driver can encounter is an icy road. Many accidents are caused as a result of cars slipping on icy roads. If the roads are icy, it is best to avoid driving altogether. However, if it is a necessity for you to drive, be sure that you drive slowly and leave enough space between your car and the car that is in front of you.
Drivers are not always able to foresee poor road conditions. Therefore it is important for drivers to drive defensively. Also, make certain that you sign up with a roadside assistance program that can help you in case of an emergency.
July 22nd, 2012 by Hal Moses
Motorists who talk on the cell phone while driving are, to the same extent, impaired just like a drunk driver. Unfortunately, this is only one of many distractions that teen motorists face while driving. They have a tendency to multi-task while driving, and this puts them in danger of accidents that cannot only harm themselves, but others as well.
Teens have more distractions to deal with in today’s modern times. They are switching CDs, using iPods, and are getting distracted by the technology on the dashboards in modern vehicles. Another dangerous activity that teens often engage in while driving is texting. 1 out of 5 teenagers admit to texting while driving. These kinds of statistics make it essential for teens to be signed up with a roadside assistance program.
According to experts, our brains do not have the capability to drive while multi-tasking because driving is too unpredictable. You can never guess when a cyclist might swerve in front of your car or when a deer might dash across the road. These are dangerous events, especially when the driver is distracted.
With the distractions in these modern times, we need to take precautionary measures to keep teen drivers safe. Parents can help with this by enforcing rules with their teens and signing them up with roadside assistance.
July 19th, 2012 by Hal Moses
A roadside assistance program is both useful and important to have. It provides motorists with assistance in the event of a vehicle breakdown. Having a program that is reliable can alleviate stress in the event of a breakdown.
Choosing a quality roadside assistance program is very important. There are many different companies that provide this service and each company provides different roadside benefits and services. Some important services to look for when signing up with a program are:
1. Emergency fuel assistance
2. Lockout assistance
3. Flat tire assistance
4. Towing
5. Battery jump start
Roadside assistance is a smart investment because it is generally inexpensive to sign up with a program and it provides relief when experiencing a vehicular breakdown.
July 11th, 2012 by Hal Moses
Roadside assistance provides many services for motorists that experience problems with their vehicles while out on the road. A roadside assistance program will provide you with help twenty-four hours a day, year round. No matter what time it is, you can have peace of mind knowing that if you have a membership with a roadside assistance program, assistance is only a phone call away. All you need to do is pick up your cell phone and make a call to the number on your membership card. You can then explain your problem to a representative of the organization that is providing your membership, and they will send help to you right away.
Roadside assistance provides a variety of roadside benefits. Such benefits include lockout assistance, fuel delivery, changing a flat tire, and towing your vehicle. Therefore, it is a smart idea to sign up with a roadside assistance program that can help you in the event that you are left stranded on the side of the road due to a vehicle breakdown.
June 22nd, 2012 by Hal Moses
Roadside assistance calls are being made more than ever due to motorists running out of gas. People have been avoiding trips to the gas station as a result of the bad economy.
Many motorists run out of gas in traffic because they do not anticipate sitting idle in bumper-to-bumper traffic in the event of an accident. The result leaves motorists stranded on the side of the road.
Although it may be hard on your wallet to fill up your tank at the gas station, it is better for your car’s engine. If you are constantly running on empty, it is much more likely that the sludge sitting on the bottom of your fuel tank will be sucked up. This can cause your fuel pump and filter to get gummed up and will create issues in the long run.
Motorists need to fill up their tanks before getting too close to empty. No one wants to be left stranded on the side of the road due to running out of gas. However, in the event that you do run out of gas, be sure to be signed up with a roadside assistance program that provides fuel delivery service.