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A vehicle breakdown is a mechanical or electrical failure of a
A vehicle breakdown is a mechanical or electrical failure of a motor vehicle
A motor vehicle, also known as motorized vehicle or automotive vehicle, is a self-propelled land vehicle, commonly wheeled, that does not operate on rails (such as trains or trams) and is used for the transportation of people or cargo.
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in such a way that the underlying problem prevents the vehicle from being operated or impedes the vehicle's operation so significantly that it is very difficult, nearly impossible, or else dangerous to operate.
Vehicle breakdowns have various causes. Depending on the severity, the vehicle may need to be towed
Towing is coupling two or more objects together so that they may be pulled by a designated power source or sources. The towing source may be a motorized land vehicle, vessel, animal, or human, and the load being anything that can be pulled. Th ...
to an automobile repair shop or fixed on-site by roadside assistance or a mobile mechanic. With other problems, the driver may be able to operate the vehicle seemingly normally for some time, but the vehicle will need an eventual repair. Many vehicle owners with personal economic difficulty or a busy schedule may wait longer than they should to get necessary maintenance or repairs made to their vehicles, thereby increasing their chances of a breakdown, inducing further damage to the vehicle, or else causing more danger.
Severity
There are various levels of a vehicle's disability:Total Breakdown
* A ''total breakdown'' is when the vehicle becomes totally immobile and cannot be driven even a short distance, thereby necessitating a tow to an auto mechanic, or an on-site repair from roadside assistance or a mobile technician.Partial Breakdown
* In a ''partial breakdown'', the vehicle may still be operable, but its operation may become more limited or more dangerous, or else its continued operation may contribute to further damage to the vehicle. When this occurs, it may be possible to drive the vehicle to a