COMMON ROADSIDE EMERGENCIES

Common Roadside Emergencies And How Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance Can Help Services Can Help

Roadside emergencies are unpredictable and stressful. You never know when you might encounter a flat tyre, a dead battery, a lockout, or a breakdown on the road. These situations can be dangerous, especially in a remote area, in bad weather, or heavy traffic. Fortunately, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance can provide you with fast, reliable, and cost-effective help whenever you need it. Whether you need a tow, a jump start, a tyre change, a fuel delivery, or a lockout service, our rescuers can get you back on the road in no time.

This blog will discuss some of the most common roadside emergencies and how Drive Zim can help you deal with them.

Flat Tyre

A flat tyre is one of the most common roadside emergencies. It can happen due to a puncture, a leak, a blowout, or wear and tear. It can affect your vehicle’s handling, braking, and fuel efficiency. It can also cause damage to your rim, axle, or suspension if you drive on it for too long. It’s always better to call roadside assistance for a tyre change service.  Our rescuer will arrive at your location, safely jack up your vehicle, remove the flat tyre, install the spare tyre, and check the tyre pressure. We will also advise you on how to dispose of the flat tyre and where to get a new one.

Dead Battery

A dead battery is another very frequent roadside emergency. It can happen due to a faulty alternator, a loose or corroded connection, a parasitic drain, or a human error. A dead battery can prevent your vehicle from starting, leaving you stranded on the road. If you have jumper cables and another vehicle nearby, you can jump-start your battery. However, jump-starting a battery can be dangerous and complicated, especially if you need to learn how to do it correctly. That’s why it’s better to call Drive Zimbabwe  Roadside Assistance service for a jump-start service. Our rescuer will arrive at your location, inspect your battery, connect the jumper cables, and start your vehicle.

Lockout

A lockout can happen for several reasons, such as a lost, stolen, or broken key, a malfunctioning lock, or a human error. If you have a spare key or a remote access device, you can unlock your vehicle yourself. However, if you don’t have any of these options or don’t work, you will need professional help to unlock your vehicle. That’s why it’s better to call Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance for lockout. Our rescuer will arrive at your location, use specialized tools and techniques to unlock your vehicle, and retrieve your key. They will also help you to get a new key or repair your lock if needed.

Breakdown

A breakdown can cause your vehicle to stop working, lose power, overheat, or smoke on the road. It can happen due to a mechanical, electrical, or computer failure, a collision, or a lack of maintenance. If you experience a breakdown, you should pull over to a safe spot, turn on your hazard lights, and exit your vehicle carefully. You should also check your vehicle for any visible signs of damage, leaks, or fire. However, you should not attempt to fix your car, as you might cause more harm than good or put yourself in danger. In this scenario, it’s better to call Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance. Our rescuer will arrive at your location, assess your vehicle’s condition, and tow it to the nearest garage or your preferred destination.

Engine Overheating

Overheating engines can turn your road trip into a hot mess. As the temperature gauge climbs, so does the stress level. Our rescuers are equipped to cool things down, ensuring your engine stays as chill as you intended. 

How To Choose The Right Service Provider

Choosing the right roadside assistance service is crucial for your safety. Look for reliability, swift response times, and a comprehensive range of services. Here are some factors to consider:

  • What kind of services do they offer?
  • How fast can they reach you?
  • How much do they charge for their services? Do they have any hidden fees, surcharges, or taxes?
  • Do they follow the highest standards of safety and customer satisfaction?
  • How long have they been in business? How qualified and trained are they?
  • Do they have a fleet of modern and well-maintained tow trucks and service vehicles?
  • Do they cover your area and your destination?
  • When are they open? Do they offer 24/7 service 365 days a year?
  • Do they have any reviews, ratings, testimonials, or referrals?
  • By comparing these factors, you can find the best service provider for your roadside assistance needs.

About Us

Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance is a leading provider of roadside assistance in Zimbabwe and surrounding areas. We have served our customers with quality, efficiency, and professionalism for over 5 years. We have a fleet of modern and well-equipped tow trucks and service vehicles and a team of trained and experienced rescuers.  

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At Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance, we do try and keep our prices low. Most service providers, whether it be your phone, broadband, utilities or TV subscription package will probably have looked at increasing their prices in the last year, based partly on official Zim inflation rate figures. Despite this, and since we appreciate times have been tough on everyone recently, we have decided that for our usual look at our prices at the start of the year. We have absorbed those inflation increases.

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