2017

  • 4 Mistakes To Avoid When Getting Your Car Towed

    One of the last things you may want to deal with is your car breaking down on the side of the road. However, it's entirely possible for this to happen, and when it does, you will want to do all you can to get your vehicle to safety. Of course, the best way to do so is by getting your automobile towed. Knowing some common mistakes to avoid is essential for optimal results during the towing process.
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  • Tips For Preparing For Roadside Emergencies

    Whether you want to prepare for possibly getting stuck in a sudden blizzard while driving or you just want to be able to get help should you run out of fuel, you will want to make sure to consider using the following tips. This way, you should be well prepared for just about any type of roadside emergency that you could potentially face. Sign Up For An Emergency Roadside Assistance Membership
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  • How Long Should Auto Towing Take?

    Waiting for auto towing services is not to be included in any one's bucket list. Unfortunately, this will happen in a driver's life one way or another. Hence, you should know what to expect when seeking for auto towing services. To answer the question of how long should auto towing take, the answer depend on many factors. Time of the Day The duration of auto towing varies depending on the time of the day.
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  • Recognizing Contaminated Brake Fluid And Brake Problems

    Few components on your car are as vital to your safety as the braking system, but it's also one of the least understood. For many car owners, understanding what the brakes are doing or recognizing when there's something wrong can be a real challenge. Sometimes, troubling car symptoms can be attributed to the brakes even if you don't realize it. For example, if your car feels like it's hesitating, dragging, or underpowered, it may not be the engine at all.
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  • Include Emergency Support With Your Trip Planning

    Hoping for the best is a good mindset to have, but it's not a plan. Whether you're planning a long road trip or starting a new road trip that your car might not survive without heavy maintenance, you need to have a plan that protects your safety and wallet in the event of an emergency. Here are a few emergency planning points for long trips to make sure you get rescue, repairs, shelter, or whatever you need with fewer reasons to panic.
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  • Safe Towing To Avoid Damage To Your Car Or Truck

    When you need to have a car or truck towed, you do not want to have to worry about it being damaged in the process. There are right ways and wrong ways to tow a vehicle that will keep it safe from damage. If you are using a tow service, they have the expertise to do it right but if you are not, you need to make sure you pay attention to the details and don't damage the car because of something that could have been avoided.
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  • 3 Tips For Inspecting Your Car Before Having It Towed To An Auto Repair Service

    If your car broke down in your driveway, you may have made arrangements to have it towed to an auto repair shop. If so, use the following tips to inspect your car before having it towed so you can make sure it is ready to go when the truck arrives: Make Sure the Back Tires Are Fully Inflated Before the tow truck arrives, walk around the backend of your car to make sure that the tires are fully inflated.
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  • Getting Your Trucks' Brakes Repaired Can Protect Your Trucking Company From Liability Lawsuits

    As a trucking company owner, you want to cut down on costs as much as possible and expand your possible profits. However, you shouldn't cut back on your commercial truck repairs and brake maintenance. Ignoring these problems is likely to cause you serious financial problems if the brakes go out and cause a severe accident. Brakes Are The Most Common Cause Of Truck Accidents In a study of mechanical failures of commercial trucks, the University of Michigan found that 30 percent of all trucking accidents were caused by brake issues.
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  • Interested In Buying A Car That Doesn't Run? What To Cost-Check First

    If you are considering purchasing a car that isn't running, because you think you could invest the money to get it going, there are a few things that you want to calculate before you make the purchase. You could end up putting little money in and being able to sell the car for a larger profit if you do things right. You'll want to put your efforts towards finding out these things when you want to determine if it's a good buy or not.
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