No driver really expects their car to give up on them in the middle of a journey. Yet it happens, and when it does, it often seems to be at the worst time possible, busy roads, awkward junctions, or even the motorway. In moments like that, safety has to come first. That’s where knowing the basics, and knowing who to call for vehicle recovery in Kent, can make all the difference.
Pull Over, Anywhere Safer Than the Lane
If you feel something wrong, maybe the car’s pulling, or the engine’s coughing, don’t push your luck. Indicators on, get over to the left as soon as you can. Hard shoulder if you’re on the motorway. A lay-by if one appears. Even a grass verge is better than being stuck in the live lane.
Is it always perfect? No. Sometimes you just don’t have much space. But even a couple of feet further over can mean passing traffic has more room to avoid you.
Make Yourself Seen
Hazards on, straight away. If it’s dark or raining, sidelights too. The point is to let everyone else know you’re not moving.
Warning triangles are useful, but here’s the thing: only if you can do it without putting yourself at risk. If cars are flying past at 70mph, it’s not worth stepping into the road. Stay safe first.
Don’t Sit in the Car
This one’s hard, especially when it’s cold or you’ve got kids with you. But on a busy road, sitting inside a broken car is dangerous. Get out carefully, move behind a barrier if there is one, or at least stand well away from the carriageway.
It’s inconvenient. But it’s better than being a sitting target.
Call for Proper Recovery Help
Now comes the important bit: don’t try to fix it yourself if you’re on a busy road. Changing a tyre at the side of the motorway? Dangerous. Lifting the bonnet while trucks thunder past? Not a good idea.
That’s why having a number for Reds Recovery saved in your phone makes sense. We handle breakdowns across Kent every day, and we know how to do it safely. Whether it’s a flat battery, a dead clutch, or something more serious, calling a professional recovery service keeps you out of harm’s way.
- Typical call-outs we deal with include:
- Cars that won’t restart after stalling.
- Flat tyres in awkward places.
- Vehicles needing towing off the motorway.
And because we’re local, our response times in Kent are quick, much faster than waiting on a national service that’s stretched across the country.
- Keep a Few Basics Handy
- A breakdown kit doesn’t need to be fancy. Just the basics help:
- A high-vis jacket so people can see you.
- Torch (because, of course, breakdowns love happening at night).
- A phone charger or power bank.
- Small first-aid kit.
It won’t fix the car, but it makes waiting safer and less stressful.
How Reds Recovery can help
No one thinks their car will actually quit on them on a busy road, until it does. The key is simple, get yourself safe, stay visible, and don’t take risks. Then call in the professionals.
With Reds Recovery’s vehicle recovery in Kent, you know someone’s on their way who’s done it a hundred times before. That peace of mind matters more than anything when you’re stuck at the roadside.
Save our number now before you need it: 01634926801