Car Breakdown Cover

Regardless of the type of vehicle you drive it is always advisable to ensure you are prepared for any car related emergencies. This is important for all car drivers but is especially vital for those who frequently drive on isolated roads during the hours of darkness.

Firstly and most importantly, ensure you carry your breakdown cover details with you on every journey. If you are unfortunate enough to breakdown, help is just a phone call away.

In addition to your breakdown cover information it is a good idea to keep some essentials in your car in case of emergencies. We recommend you always carry the following items:

• Mobile phone – to call your breakdown company, family and friends

• Manual phone charger – in case you run out of battery

• Car manual – contains all the essential information for looking after your car

• Blanket – in case you breakdown in winter months

• Torch – in case you breakdown at night time

• Bottled water – for you and your passengers and also handy for the radiator

• High energy foods - such chocolate to keep you going until help arrives

• First aid kit – for any accidents or injuries to you or your passengers

• Car jack – essential for changing a flat tyre

• Spare oil – in case you run out in a remote area

• Spare window washer fluid – especially important in the winter months when the roads are covered in salt and grime.

• Ice Scraper and de-icer – keeps your vision clear in winter months

• Detailed road atlas – to help you to give the breakdown company your precise location