With today’s culture of commuting and busy motorways, it is essential to be prepared for the event your vehicle breaking down. Having a plan ready for the event of a breakdown makes sense and by following a few simple steps brought to you by Moneysupermarket, you can be prepared.

Make sure you give your car a mini winter MOT. Check your oil levels, break fluid and water levels are correct and that tyre tread and pressure meet legal requirements.

Keep warm clothes in your car in case you have a breakdown during the winter months. Keeping bottled water in the car during summer months, particularly if there is a heat wave, is also worthwhile.

If you do break down try to pull over somewhere safe. If you end up using the hard shoulder, exit your car via the passenger door to avoid hazardous oncoming traffic.

Most breakdown repair companies have a policy that means they either fix your car on the spot- if this is possible, or they take you to your home/ workplace and then repair your car. Check that your cover includes this to make certain that you won’t ever be left stranded.

The cost of breaking down can be a expensive, and in most cases you will not be expecting the extensive cost. By having breakdown cover you will have piece of mind that if you do have a breakdown you will be covered.

Compare cover from multiple companies with Moneysupermarket, and become closer to getting a great deal on breakdown cover which is suitable for your needs. Moneysupermarket says ‘Use our breakdown insurance finder and see for yourself how quick and easy it is to cover yourself and your vehicle.’