How to handle road breakdowns
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Potomac MD
How to handle road breakdowns
Question for those of you that have broken down on long trips; how do you call for a tow truck? Do you call information and hope I can figure out where I am (mile marker), is there a number I can call for road side assistance, do I call my insurance company? Not that I plan on breaking down but I carry local numbers around where I live in the glove box. I was just curious if it happens in the middle on nowhere.
Safety Car
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From: AnyTown NJ
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I've never broken down in any of my cars (knock on wood) but I keep a set of emergency parts in the car (points, plugs, cond, cap, tie wraps, tape etc) and a small bag of tools. Along with the AAA membership a fully charged cell phone is a must.
Safety Car
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From: Florham Park NJ Port Credit Ontario
I have towing through Hagerty and I also have the AAA Plus coverage just in case. Additionally, never leave home without a cell phone. Even if its just to the beer store.
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