How To Know What To Do When Your Car Breaks Down

By Byron Jonas


The owner's manual is a good place to start when trying to learn what to do when your car breaks down. The manual can give you specific emergency steps to take when experiencing tire troubles, electrical issues, or other problems.

If you are driving and realize that the vehicle is having a problem, immediately look for a gas station or a safe area to pull over. The place should be well lit so you can visually inspect the car for signs of trouble. Call someone you know and let them know your location.

Many malfunctions and problems with starting are caused by blown fuses. You should always carry a spare fuse kit in the vehicle. You need to know where your fuse panel is so you can examine and fix blown fuses whenever necessary.

Faulty tires often create a knocking sound or bumping sensation while driving. If you have this problem, get off the road and give the tires a few minutes to cool. This will allow you to safely inspect them, as tires get very hot while driving. You should keep gloves in the car to protect your hands while dealing with an emergency. With hands protected, manually examine the tire surfaces. Remember that the tire could have sharp steel threads exposed that can badly lacerate skin.

If you feel a bump or protrusion anywhere on the tire, have it replaced right away. A malformed tire is likely to explode while driving at high speed. This can cause you to lose control and possibly cause an accident.

If this is not the problem, then you need to check for engine trouble. If you see steam or smoking coming from under the hood, you should turn the car off. Often steam or smoke is due to overheating or an oil leak that is causing oil to burn on the manifold.

If the car is overheating in heavy traffic, you have two options for knowing what to do when your car breaks down. The best option is to get off the highway and stop in a safe place as soon as possible. If you can't get off the highway, turn on the air conditioning which will cause the radiator fan to engage. Another option is to turn on the heat inside the car and set it to blow as high as possible. This will cause an uncomfortable amount of heat inside the cabin, but will remove the excess heat from the motor. Try to keep the vehicle at a consistent speed.




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