Helpful Tips for Motorists
Better safe than sorry. Philippine Primer gives you emergency contact numbers and mobile applications worth saving before you embark on your next road trip or night out.
Did your battery die on you? Motolite delivers 24/7 to Metro Manila and key cities. You can pay by cash or credit card. They offer free delivery and installation.
Contact numbers: 370-6686/1-800-10-370-6686
Website: www.motolite.com
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Flat tire? It is a great hassle for motorists to change a flat tire in the middle of the road in the wee hours of the morning. A bigger hassle is if you don’t have an extra tire. The Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) is the country’s biggest and oldest auto club. Members may avail of Emergency Roadside Service (ERS) for their registered cars at any time, or for any non-registered car they are using provided they are present at the time of the service. ERS interventions include towing, (flat) tire change, battery boosting, fuel provision and simple mechanical repairs. Non-AAP members are serviced and charged corresponding ERS fees at the expressways according to rates approved by the tollways and the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) which are published on AAP tow vehicles.
Contact numbers: 723 0808 / 0917 812 6000 0918 812 6000 / 0922 860 1603
Website: www.aaphilippines.org
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Running low on fuel? Downloading these mobile applications will help you in planning where to stop for fuel on your next road trip. These are available for Android and Apple phones:
Shell Motorist | Caltex Station Locator
You can also get emergency roadside assistance from most car companies. The services range from flat-tire change to fuel delivery service. Contact the numbers below to check how you can enroll your vehicle:
Kia – 869-0-542
Honda – 1-800-1000-46632.
Toyota – 581-6168
Ford – 866-9408
It pays to check your vehicle before heading out. Eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Keep safe, Primer readers!
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Article by Manette Tuvida
