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title: How to Avoid Unexpected Breakdowns
description: Most of us have experienced being left on the side of the road with a broken-down car. It's always inconvenient, and sometimes even scary. If you've gone through this even once, you will no doubt want to try to prevent it from happening again.
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# How to Avoid Unexpected Breakdowns

[ Andrew Hillin ](https://www.trueautoprotection.com/auto-warranty-and-maintenance-blog/author/andrew-hillin)  Feb 26, 2019 1:00:00 PM

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Most of us have experienced being left on the side of the road with a broken-down car. It's always inconvenient, and sometimes even scary. If you've gone through this even once, you will no doubt want to try to prevent it from happening again. 

Here are a few tips to help prevent breakdowns.

- **Do scheduled maintenance and yearly tune-ups.**
- **Listen for problems.**
- **Visually inspect your car every time you drive it.**

Of course, sometimes no matter how vigilant you are, your car may still break down. Not all problems can be seen coming or prevented with regular maintenance. If it does happen, you'll want to have a Plan B, **a vehicle serve contract from True Auto. **Not only do we take care of unexpected breakdowns and vehicle repair bills, we also offer roadside assistance, so you are never stranded alone of the side of the highway.

In the event that your car does leave you stranded, help is just a phone call away when you have a vehicle breakdown protection plan already in place.  Please browse our site to find out more about how one of these plans can protect you.

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