What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down on a Dallas Highway

Quick answer

If your car breaks down on a Dallas highway, turn on your hazards, move to the right shoulder or next exit, stay buckled inside with doors locked if traffic is heavy, and call for roadside help. On I-35E, I-30 and I-635, dial 911 if you're in a live lane. A mobile mechanic can often repair the problem on the spot.

By the ASE-certified team at On-Site Mobile Mechanics of Dallas · 12 years repairing cars across Dallas–Fort Worth

What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down on a Dallas Highway

Step by step

Signal and move right
Hazards on, wheels turned away from traffic
Stay inside if the shoulder is narrow
Share your location and nearest exit or mile marker
Call a 24/7 mobile mechanic

What can be fixed roadside

Dead batteries, broken belts, burst hoses, flat tires and many sensor failures are repaired on-site.

Keep a DFW breakdown kit

Water, phone charger, jumper pack, flashlight, reflective triangles and a towel for hot hood latches.

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