Dangers from roadside breakdowns If your vehicle breaks down and you are stranded on the side of the road, you and any passengers should be aware of the safety precautions to take to avoid personal injury. Here are some things to keep in mind: Traffic Do the best you...

Roadside Service Programs Roadside service programs are available through your insurer or through independent companies.  Benefits and assistance packages vary.  Before signing on the dotted line and writing a check, you should review the list of available services...

Careful Who You Trust Don't trust Towing service from any Unsoliscited Towing Company... You have had car trouble and you are relieved to see a tow truck arriving to help.  There are some safety precautions you should take to be sure the tow service is legitimate and...

AVOID AN OVERHEATED ENGINE IN THE SUMMER Summer temperatures can mean an overheated vehicle. Proper engine maintenance can help avoid the inconvenience of being stuck on the side of the road waiting for your engine to cool.  Statistics show that the greatest number of...

How To Safely Boost Your Car Battery  At some point, you will probably need to jump-start a car with a dead battery, whether it is your own or someone else’s.  Even if you are not doing it yourself, you need to know the proper method, so that you can catch any...

Electric Vehicles and Roadside Assistance Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular because of their reduced emissions coupled with lower running and maintenance costs.  Manufacturers are constantly improving the vehicles and offering them into the market...

Misconceptions About Towing Companies Tow companies sometimes have somehow developed some misbeliefs about who they are and what they do.  Because of this misconception, many people try to avoid calling a tow truck, even when it is obviously necessary.  Tow trucks...