Quick and easy checklist made up of things to check before you set off on your road trip including what to do in the case of an unforeseen breakdown.
Published: 07 Mar 2019 Last updated: 03 Jul 20263 mins read
By Aviva Ireland
Key points:
Stay calm, pull over safely and make your vehicle as visible as possible to others.
Be prepared with essentials and know what to do before a breakdown happens.
Keep yourself and passengers safe by exiting carefully and waiting in a secure spot.
Help is always close by with breakdown cover, giving peace of mind when you need it.
Be road-trip ready: preparing for the unexpected
Heading out on a road trip means being prepared, whether that’s by loading up your favourite music, packing snacks or having a few games ready for the kids. We’ve got nine other ‘any occasion’ car necessities to make sure you’ve got all the bases covered! But it also means knowing what to do in the case of a breakdown.
We’ve broken down what to do in the event of a breakdown into a ten step, quick and easy checklist.
With Aviva car insurance, breakdown rescue cover comes as standard on your policy so we’ve got your back 24/7 should it happen to you.
By following the tips above, you can rest easy knowing that you’re prepared. Another way to be prepared is knowing how to check under the bonnet of your car to make sure everything is in order.
Don’t forget, for every claim-free year that you hold a policy in your name you get 10% off the price of your Comprehensive or Third Party, Fire and Theft insurance. Get into the habit of having great car insurance.
1. Offer of 15% discount only applies to new car insurance policies bought online. Acceptance criteria, terms and conditions apply. Subject to a minimum premium of €310 for car insurance. Aviva reserves the right to withdraw, suspend or amend this offer or any of the terms and conditions there of at any time without prior notice.
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