Dead, Low or Faulty Battery
There is no single reason why your car battery might be failing, which is why the number one source of service calls are the result of a dead car battery. If you are without jumper cables, or another car willing to help recharge your battery, your only remaining option is to call for outside assistance. A dead or low battery could be the result of old age, water loss, corroded battery terminals, user failure to turn off car lights, and that is only naming a few. How can you prevent getting stranded with a dead battery? If your car battery has started to show signs of failure, start by checking to see if it needs to be replaced due to old age. Although you have only had your battery for a couple of years, the issue may be with your alternator or due to corrosion, and a professional would be best suited to address the issue. Make sure you take good care of your battery and practice good maintenance habits, you can greatly reduce the chances of experiencing an unexpected breakdown. If you are able, keep your car in a garage during cold weather seasons, start the engine regularly, check for corrosion build-up, and ensure that water solutions are level in your battery. Lastly, if you take frequent short drives, with large amounts of stopping and starting, your battery could also fall subject to being drained. To help avoid getting a flat battery, take your car for a long drive to give the battery an opportunity to recharge.Flat Tires
Another common road-delay is caused by flat tires or blowouts. Flat tires can be caused by over-inflation, wear, and tear, or a puncture leak from road debris. Over-inflation during warmer months caused by increased tire pressure is often unavoidable, and many cars do not have tire pressure monitoring systems to detect when there has been a change in pressure. Tire pressure also changes in colder weather, so no geographic location is safe. The best thing you can do as a car owner is to invest in a pressure gauge. They are inexpensive and small, so they can be taken with you at all times. You can practice a good habit of checking your tire pressure regularly when you stop to get gas and remember to check your car’s manual or the label on the inside of the driver’s door for the correct inflation levels. Don’t forget to check your tread and the general condition of your tires while you are checking the air pressure. Not having enough tread on your tires can lead to delayed braking times, and can put you in danger on the road.Overheating
Overheating, especially in warmer climates, is a common cause of unwanted vehicle breakdowns. As the weather gets warmer, your car’s cooling system has to work a little harder to keep your engine from overheating. Low coolant, broken cooling fan, broken fan belt, clogged radiator, or leaking coolant are just a few reasons of why your car is overheating. If you find yourself driving and realize your car is overheating, turn the air conditioner off, turn on the heater (engine heat is what fuels the heater) and pull over to the side of the road to avoid traffic. Unfortunately, if your car has already overheated, you will likely need to call a tow truck unless you have a small bottle of coolant in your car. To keep your car from overheating in warmer months, ensure that you have fresh coolant in your radiator, and make it a habit to have your radiator regularly checked for corrosion. If you have gone a few years without having a mechanic or dealer check the cooling service, do so before it’s too late! Frequent breakdowns may be a sign it is time to upgrade to a newer vehicle or sell your junk car for cash. When that time arises, then call 1800 Cash For Junk Cars and we will have your cash offer to you and your vehicle in tow usually within 24 hours! 
