Please e-mail me any additions and corrections you believe to be important. Please read our standard disclaimer. Introduction Vehicles driven on trips must be in good shape before the trip. Getting stuck or broken-down in distant locations is much less convenient than in the city. The nearest garages are often far away causing towing prices to be rather large.
Good planning is crucial.
If a failure occurs on a trip, most seem to happen on the highway heading toward the trip's destination. They are usually the normal things like overheated radiators, leaking hoses and broken fan belts. On occasion off road travel causes failures as well. Punctured tires seem to be typical failures here. A cellular phone or CB radio would be a great idea in case of mishap.