BreakdownCheck

BreakdownCheck — UK Roadside Help

Broken down on the side of the road? Not sure what that warning light means? BreakdownCheck gives UK drivers clear, step by step help in plain English, right when you need it most. No jargon, no account needed, just straightforward roadside guidance you can use from your phone in seconds.

Speak and get help instantly

Use the built in voice search to describe your problem out loud and BreakdownCheck finds the right guide straight away. Say something like "I've got a flat tyre" or "my engine is overheating" and you'll be taken directly to the help you need. No typing, no menus, no faffing about.

Step by step breakdown guides

Pick from 13 of the most common roadside situations, each written in plain English for everyday drivers. Car or van won't start. Jump starting a flat battery with jump leads or a jump pack. Flat tyre safety steps. Engine overheating. Smoke or burning smell from the bonnet or exhaust. Losing power or cutting out on the road. Run out of fuel or put the wrong fuel in. Strange knocking, grinding or rattling noise. Full warning lights guide. How to check your engine oil. What to do after a car crash or bump. Broken down on the motorway. When to call breakdown recovery.

Every guide tells you when it is safe to carry on driving and when you need to stop and call for help immediately.

Warning lights guide

Not sure what the light on your dashboard means? The warning lights section covers more than 60 symbols with images, names and clear advice on what to do. Organised by colour so you can find yours quickly.

Red warning lights including oil pressure, engine temperature, battery, brake system, airbag, power steering, tyre pressure and key or immobiliser faults.

Amber warning lights including engine warning, ABS, traction control, stability control, tyre pressure, gearbox, brake pad wear, service due, low fuel and bulb failure.

Green, blue and white information lights including full beam, fog lights, cruise control, eco mode and stop start.

Diesel specific warnings including glow plug, DPF blocked, AdBlue low, AdBlue fault and water in the fuel filter.

Driver assist lights including blind spot monitor, adaptive cruise control, road sign assist, radar sensor fault, hybrid system warning and EV charging alerts.

Ask the AI assistant

Open the AI assistant and describe your car or van problem in plain English. Get calm, safety focused advice written for UK roads, kept short and easy to read on a phone screen. Exactly what you need when you are standing next to a broken down vehicle.

Find a garage near you

Need a mechanic or tyre centre quickly? Tap Find a Garage to search for car garages and tyre shops near your location. Quick search buttons for popular UK chains including Kwik Fit, Halfords Autocentre, ATS Euromaster, National Tyres, Formula One Autocentres and Mr Clutch.

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