Car Trouble Tips from Hare Chevrolet

Jan 12, 2010

Since roadside emergencies sometimes, and are often unavoidable, we’ve put together some tips to make sure you and your family are prepared in case your next road trip includes car trouble.

Always keep a charged cell phone in your car. I don’t advocate using your cell phone while actually driving, but having one available to use in case of an emergency allows you to call 911. Pre-paid cell phone plans can be a great alternative for those that don’t have a need for a traditional cell phone plan.

You should either buy a pre-made roadside emergency kit, or create your own–it’s fairly easy to do. You should have a blanket, a basic medical kit, an extra set of warm clothes when it’s cold, a flashlight, and flares in your vehicle.

Make sure your new or used Indianapolis Chevy has a spare tire in case of a flat. Also, make sure you’ve got all of the tools you’ll need in order to change the tire. Sometimes a can of temporary tire foam will be enough of a fix to allow you to drive to repair shop.

Ask our Indianapolis Chevy service department about roadside assistance packages we sell, or that may be included in the purchase of your new or used Chevrolet in Indianapolis. While our Indiana Chevrolet dealership sells safe vehicles, sometimes roadside emergencies happen, and we’ll do everything possible to help keep you safe.