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There is never a good time for your car to break down. Even drivers who haven't experienced one personally know nothing good comes out being stuck on the side of the road with a vehicle that is a shell of its former self.

This is why drivers are advised to take care of their cars and prepare for a worst-case scenario. Tune-ups and oil checks are important, but so is being prepared with necessary tools like road flares in the event of an accident. And when you consider having your car break down in an area with high crime rates or high mechanic costs, this is sure to add to an already stressful situation.

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