When your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, it can be a frightening and frustrating experience. If you don't have anyone to call when you need help, it can frustrate you even more. A few months ago, my truck quit on the way to work. Since I work and live in a rural area, finding someone to give me a lift to the city isn't always easy. Luckily, my employer sent a tow truck driver to help me out. The driver towed my car to a shop in town to get it repaired. The driver also offered a few tips on how to stay safe in a rural area. If you need advice or information about towing, read my blog. I show you how to keep cool under tough situations and what to do when you need towing help. Thanks for visiting.
Stuck and Need Towing Help? Find Tips Here
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3 Ways To Stay Safe While Waiting For A Tow
9 September 2016
Being stuck on the side of the road is one of the biggest nightmares for drivers. Yet, even a well-maintained vehicle can suddenly breakdown. Fortunately, towing services are always available to whisk you and your car to safety until you can get it repaired. As you wait for your driver to appear, it is important to remember that there is no safe place on a busy road. For this reason, you will need to use the following strategies to keep you and your family safe until help arrives.
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Essential Supplies To Carry In Your Vehicle This Winter Season
8 September 2016
Now that winter will soon be here, it is time to start thinking about getting your car prepared for safe winter travel. Though it is always important to change the vehicle's fluids and rotate the tires before a big trip, it is even more important that you stock your car with the necessary supplies to survive a breakdown in a rural area or getting trapped in a winter storm. Since tow truck companies can be overwhelmed during a storm, you need to be properly prepared to keep your family safe and comfortable in your vehicle for many hours if necessary.
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New Driver Tips For Dealing With Breakdown Risks
19 June 2016
As a new teen driver, you're faced with a lot of firsts. In addition to your first car and that first outing on your own, it's important to be prepared for the eventuality of that first breakdown. It's easy to dismiss the risk of breakdown if your car seems to be running fine or is brand new. What many new drivers fail to recognize is that mechanical failures and accidents can happen at any time, so you should always be prepared.
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Waiting For Towing Service? Stay Safe On The Shoulder
9 June 2016
Being stuck on the side of the road with a busted car is a nightmare. But being stuck on the highway in the middle of the night is even worse. It's far too late to call a mechanic or even ask a friend for help. An intrepid--or desperate--motorist may be tempted to try a quick repair on the side of the road rather than call commercial towing services. However, late night repairs such as this can prove fatal.
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Towing From The Strangest Situations
9 June 2016
Whether you're the vehicle owner in a strange predicament or are calling towing services against a strangely parked violator, towing professionals can work some awe-inspiring miracles when it comes to getting a car into towing position. From lifting up parallel-parked vehicles to recovering a truck stuck into a swamp, there's nothing simple about how some of the best tow truck drives pull off their feats. If your vehicle is in a strange position or you'd just like to know more about how difficult tows happens, take a look at a few wild situations.