You’ve just broken down on the side of the highway. Your friends and family aren’t answering their phones. But you have one friend you can call at any time: your local tow truck service. Hiring a tow truck helps you when an emergency strikes. No one wants to impose upon a friend to go out of…

The average towing cost in America is $109. While that isn’t a lot, it’s definitely not a price that you want to pay twice. If you don’t understand the difference between light-duty and heavy-duty towing, however, you may have to.  When you call in for towing services, your operator will probably ask you if you want…

The holiday is finally here. The car is packed, and you’re enjoying traveling in a car with no one but your family and the radio out on the open road. Right up to the moment your car breaks down. A breakdown during a highly anticipated holiday road trip might not ruin your entire vacation, but…

Did you know that in 2021, there were sixty-five emergency responders struck and killed by vehicles while responding to an emergency in the midst of moving traffic? (Data Collected and Shared by the Emergency Responder Safety Institute, ResponderSafety.com) The sad thing is, most, if not all, of these deaths could have been prevented if drivers…

Driving safely in winter weather can be challenging, especially if you’re in a state like Texas or Alabama that doesn’t get much snow — or at all. This is why keeping your car in top shape is essential, especially during extremely low temperatures. There are many ways to prepare your car and yourself for driving in…

It is pretty common for car batteries to die in the winter. Therefore, it is a good idea to check your battery and perform regular maintenance in the fall so you won’t be left stranded in the cold. Lead-acid batteries are made to work well in a wide range of temperatures, but performance suffers in…

One of the worst moments as a car owner is when you get in your car, ready to head to work, and when you put your key in the ignition… it won’t start. Sound familiar? Your first instinct is, no doubt, to grab your jumper cables, call a neighbor, and give it a jump. But…

Cars usually get stuck in the mud because of a lack of traction. Traction gives the wheels of a car the ability to hold the ground without sliding, which is often the case on the road. Mud is soft and slippery, so naturally, it reduces traction, making it hard for you to move your car.…

One in every ten fatal crashes across the USA involves distracted driving, according to NHTSA, and many could have been prevented had due care been taken. The risks of distracted driving are widespread and all result from the same cause. When distracted, a driver misses critical cues and is late to complete a life-saving action.…

The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that in 2020, greater than 10 million electric vehicles were out on the road. Like their gas-powered counterparts, EVs are subject to several roadside emergencies. Many of the problems electric vehicle owners face can easily be solved through roadside assistance. Here are a few occasions when you could need…