One of the top roadside assistance calls is for flat or blown out tires. Your vehicle’s tires should be regularly checked and maintained for a number of reasons. The first major concern is safety. When a tire blows out while going at faster speeds, the event can quickly become hazardous and endangering. Additionally, it can…
In the middle of your commute, running out of fuel is not only inconvenient, but it is a frustrating experience. Further complications can prevent itself if running out of fuel happens where the nearest fuel station is a considerable distance, or the road is heavily populated. When your vehicle is inoperable, especially due to fuel…
No matter what job you have there is some level of safety training and equipment. If you are working in a business office you will find exit routes that are posted throughout as well as fire extinguishers. You don’t have to do much in case of an emergency except to find the nearest exit. If…
Very few drivers will be lucky enough to avoid a flat tire during their driving career. According to the knowledgeable experts at Speedway Towing & Roadside Assistance, flat tires can range from an inconvenience that can make you late for work, to a much more dangerous blowout that can have devastating consequences for you and…
Being stranded on the side of the road is stressful and trying to find out what you need to do about it can be intimidating. There are often times that you break down on the side of a freeway or highway or a street that is very busy. You need to think through all the…
When your fuel gauge is indicating you are low on gas, we often push our vehicle a little too far in hopes we can make it to work on time or we under estimate how much gas is actually left. When you find yourself on the road and your vehicle quits on you because you’ve…
It may surprise you to learn that seat belts and airbags aren’t the most important safety features of your car; it’s actually the tires. This might make more sense when you realize that those four round black things are the only part of your car that touches the ground. Most drivers neglect taking care of…
With Summer time upon us, we can almost anticipate times of rain and heavy winds. Tis the season for summer storms! Now is a good time to check your tires to ensure they have a good tread depth, no balding and give them a good pressure check. Having your tires in good working order can…
There are two types of transmissions, one being an automatic and other is a manual. The automatic will work in such a way that you are not required to do any work when changing gears. The work is done for you as you drive the vehicle. The car will start off in a low or…
Driving on less than ideal road surfaces have been experienced by most drivers at some point. Where some scenarios can be avoided, others simply cannot. When you find driving on questionable terrains, such as dirt, mud, sand, or snow, there are some precautions you can make that will make sure your vehicle doesn’t get stuck.…
