{"id":1713,"date":"2017-04-05T12:43:05","date_gmt":"2017-04-05T12:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/?p=1713"},"modified":"2022-09-08T13:29:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T03:29:58","slug":"roadside-readiness-three-crucial-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/roadside-readiness-three-crucial-things\/","title":{"rendered":"Roadside Readiness &#8211; Three crucial things most car owners forget."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In our last Roadside Readiness article, we covered a few must-haves to prepare for long trips, where breakdowns happen, and items to keep in your car in case of emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to know the rest, read on, or watch our new video <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lQZ1IsC3ITA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Three Crucial Things Car Owners Forget | Roadside Readiness | 3293 4801 | Battery Services\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lQZ1IsC3ITA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Recommended Tools For Roadside Readiness<\/h3>\n<p>Driving at night can be hazardous, but suddenly losing your lights may make even continuing the journey home impossible. In some cases, things like headlight failure can be caused by something as easy to fix as a loose connection or fuse. We\u2019d recommend keeping a durable <strong>water-resistant torch and batteries in your car. A toolbox<\/strong>, or multi-tool can be handy in your car at all times for fixes you might not need to wait for. When choosing a tool kit, choose a smaller selection of tools if you\u2019re not sure what they\u2019re all used for. When it comes to using them, having fewer tools may make following tutorials on the web or YouTube easier. Do your research to get the best value for money. Keep a can of WD-40 around, and some duct tape, for when you need a temporary solution. <strong>A good spare tyre <\/strong>is always a great thing to have. If you have room,<strong> a puncture kit and tyre pump<\/strong> could save you a long wait as well.<\/p>\n<h3>The Lifesaver Every Car Should Have<\/h3>\n<p>If your battery fails and you\u2019re in a public place, you might be able to flag down someone to help. We&#8217;d recommend you don\u2019t take your chances on someone else having a set of <strong>jumper leads<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/jumper-leads-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/jumper-leads-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/jumper-leads-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/jumper-leads.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> Get your own set in case you need a jumpstart from a stranger. Don\u2019t know how to jumpstart your car? It&#8217;s vital to understand the correct process, as there are risks involved. A comprehensive step-by-step tutorial is on the way. Knowing how to jump-start is a crucial piece of knowledge any car owner should know.<\/p>\n<h3>Unsure how to stay safe during a breakdown? Check out our Roadside Readiness article on breakdown safety <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/battery-disasters\/1714\/\">here.<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Most importantly, keep your car manual close at hand. It should stay in the glovebox at all times for quick reference. In the case of your breakdown in Brisbane or surrounding, keep Battery Services\u2019 number nearby for reliable <a href=\"tel:0732934801\">24 hour, 7-day<\/a> roadside assistance.<\/p>\n<h3>We are always there to help you in the event of a breakdown. Whether you need a jumpstart, battery replacement, a tyre change or fuel, we&#8217;re there with expertise and solid advice to get you going again. <a href=\"tel:0732934801\">Call us any time you&#8217;re stuck<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; or come see us at our Brisbane battery shops for a free battery checkup and expert advice.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our last Roadside Readiness article, we covered a few must-haves to prepare for long trips, where breakdowns happen, and items to keep in your car in case of emergencies. If you want to know the rest, read on, or watch our new video here. Recommended Tools For Roadside Readiness Driving at night can be &#8230; <a title=\"Roadside Readiness &#8211; Three crucial things most car owners forget.\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/roadside-readiness-three-crucial-things\/\" aria-label=\"More on Roadside Readiness &#8211; Three crucial things most car owners forget.\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1720,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brisbane-car-batteries","category-car-battery"],"zion_builder_status":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1713","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1713"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1713\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3217,"href":"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1713\/revisions\/3217"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1720"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}