-
Waiting on a Tow in the Snow: 5 Tips for Safety
Snow is a gorgeous sight, but it also introduces all sorts of hazards, especially when you're waiting on tow service. If you find yourself stuck in the snow waiting for a tow truck to arrive, it's critical to exercise safe practices to protect your vehicle, and most importantly, yourself. Learn how you can stay safe. 1. Pull to Safety, but Stay Visible Once you detect an issue with your vehicle, do your best to pull off the road to a safe location, but make sure your car is positioned so that other vehicles can see it.
[Read More]
-
Own A Small Trucking Company? The 3 Services You Should Always Have Lined Up
Do you have a logistics or small shipping company and you like to avoid late night phone calls from drivers whenever possible? If so, it's important to put the information they need if there is a mechanical emergency in their truck. If they have the information in the truck and you already have agreements or contracts with the companies to do work on your vehicles, it makes handling the mechanical problems easier.
[Read More]
-
It's A Matter Of Safety: 4 Ways To Stay Safe While You Wait For Your Tow Truck
Now that you have your driver's license, there are some things you should know about safety. You never know when you're going to end up needing roadside assistance. It's important that you know what to do when you're car breaks down. Here are four simple steps you should take that will help keep you safe while you wait for a tow truck. Move Your Car As Far Off the Road as Possible
[Read More]
-
Car Broken Down? Don'T Make These 3 Mistakes!
When you have broken down on the side of the road, it can be extremely frustrating. What's even more nerve-wracking is if you're in the middle of nowhere and unfamiliar with your surroundings. In some instances, especially if you are without necessary emergency supplies, it can be dangerous. You can prepare yourself ahead of time for this potentially dangerous and scary situation by avoiding these three mistakes. 1. No Emergency Vehicle Kit.
[Read More]
-
Want To Get A Home At A Reasonable Price? Win A Home Auction And Move The Home Wherever You Please
If you want to be able to get a great home without paying a fortune for it, consider buying a home at an auction. There are times when homes go up for auction, but the property they are on is not included in the sale. When this happens, you need to have the home moved. The following guide walks you through everything you need to know to buy a home at an auction and have it moved to a new property.
[Read More]
-
The ABCs Of Safety While Waiting On A Tow Truck At Night
Finding yourself alone, stranded, and possibly in a location surrounded by strangers and unfamiliar places at night can be a scary experience as a driver. Even though you know that you can always count on a good towing service to come to your rescue, you may be left waiting in your car for a bit before the tow truck arrives. It is always wise as a driver to get familiar with the safety rules of not just the roadway, but precarious situations that can come up.
[Read More]
-
Is Your Truck Overheating? 3 Ways To Tell
When your truck overheats, it is important that you pull over right away. Many people make the mistake of driving all the way home or to their mechanic, but unless you're around the corner, this can be very dangerous. The best thing you can do is pull over and call a tow truck. Before you do that, you need to know if and when your truck is overheating. Here are some common signs that this is occurring.
[Read More]
-
Three Ways That You Can Part You Junk Car And Get The Most From Recycling
If you have a junk car, taking it apart and selling it for parts can give you more than recycling the entire car. This is because you will usually get just the price of steel for an entire car. You can take some of the valuable parts off to get more money. These can be things like aluminum and copper that are found in many car parts. Here are some ways that you can get more for recycling your junk car:
[Read More]
-
Basic Car Maintenance For Women: 2 Things That Will Help You Avoid A Breakdown
Breaking down on the side of the road can be stressful. If you are a woman, being stranded with a broken down car can be downright dangerous. Fortunately, avoiding breakdowns is easy when you take the time to perform some simple maintenance on your vehicle. Here are two things you can do to keep your car running right, and help you avoid a potentially dangerous situation in the future. 1. Check your tire pressure regularly.
[Read More]
-
Three Tips To Keep You Safe While You Wait For The Towing Company
Developing car trouble and finding yourself sitting on the side of the road is never a fun experience, but a quick phone call to a local emergency towing company like Larry Menz Towing Services Inc can make you breathe a sigh of relief. Help will soon arrive and you'll be riding to a neighborhood garage to start the process of dealing with your car problem. As you wait on the side of the road, it's important that you never lose sight of the potential danger of your situation and that you take the necessary safety precautions to avoid issues.
[Read More]