subject: St. Louis Used Car Dealers: What To Do When Your Car Doesn't Work [print this page] St. Louis Used Car Dealers: What To Do When Your Car Doesn't Work
When you are dealing with a used car or truck, most mechanical problems lead to one of two things. Either your car won't start or your car suddenly stops. Although there are a range of issues which can result in either scenario, one of these situations is usually the end result. What happens when your car doesn't start or stops working while you are away from home? St. Louis used car dealers offer the following tips for drivers dealing with a car that doesn't work.
Get to safety- One of the more dangerous situations a driver can face is a car stops working while driving on a highway. Heavy traffic and other conditions common with highway driving can create a very hazardous situation. Used car dealers in Missouri remind drivers to always put their safety first and try to move their vehicle as far off of the roadway as possible. If you have flares or emergency triangles in your car, carefully set these up behind your vehicle to alert oncoming traffic of your presence. If your car is broken-down in a parking lot or area with less traffic, be sure to pay attention to your surroundings while waiting for help to arrive.
Report break-down- Make sure help is on the way by contacting both a friend or family member as well as the police or tow truck company. Do not assume someone will notice you haven't arrived at a specific destination or that they will know where you are having problems. Always call and report the break-down to ensure someone is informed of your whereabouts and that help is on the way.
Roadside assistance- The team at GMT Auto encourages all drivers to pack an emergency roadside assistance kit to carry in their car at all times. The items in this kit such as bottled water, blankets, flares and non-perishable food can make a difference in your comfort if you have to wait several hours for help to arrive.
