Breakdown recovery is one of those things nobody likes to think about but being prepared can make a huge difference – both practically and financially. Today we’d like to give a quick rundown of some basic steps you can take to make life easier for yourself in the event of a breakdown and how Pearl Assistance could help.
First thing’s first, let’s talk safety equipment. Staying safe in the event of a breakdown is usually an immediate concern and that’s because other drivers need to know what’s happening. It’s one thing if you have an accident in daylight, in the middle of a built up area, but if you’re driving down a country road at night, a breakdown could spell serious trouble without the right equipment.
For starters, make sure you have a fold-up warning triangle. This can be placed beside your car for extra visibility, communicating to other drivers that you’ve broken down and that they’ll need to go around you.
On a similar note, you should also have a fluorescent jacket as you may be forced to get out and survey the damage.
While you’re at it, you should also prepare yourself an emergency cheat sheet. This doesn’t have to be anything fancy, but it should contain most of the information you’re likely to need in the event of a breakdown.
If you intend to print your cheat sheet off, then you’ll want to be careful with personal information in case your car gets stolen. Alternatively, you could keep a digital cheat sheet on your phone for extra security.
You may also want to include a list of instructions about what to do in the event of a breakdown. Breakdowns are often stressful and it can be difficult to think clearly so having a list of instructions helps you ensure that you’ve done everything that needs doing.
Finally, don’t forget to have our number on hand. When you call Pearl Assistance, we’ll get straight to work with our 24 hour breakdown recovery service so you’re never caught without help.
It really can’t be stressed enough how important it is to have a well charged phone in the event of a breakdown.
Furthermore, you should never rely on your phone’s battery alone. Make sure to keep a fully charged external power supply on hand at all times just in case your phone runs out at an inopportune moment. Other measures you might consider include keeping an emergency phone and having a phone charger powered by your car battery.
To contact Pearl Assistance for breakdown recovery or inquiries, call 020 7993 2577 or email us at info@pearlassistance.co.uk.
