Getting from point A to point B and back to point A without hardship is the ultimate goal most drivers have, especially when they want to avoid issues that result in a tow. The conditions that drivers endure can be a bit of a challenge while driving in the rain. Not only can it be…
Unfortunately, there are many instances where drivers under the influence or simply not paying attention have collided with folks trying to change their tire on the side of the road. It is an unnerving proposition that when your tire becomes useless that you are risking life and limb to get out of your vehicle to…
Have your vehicles been running a bit odd lately, such as having trouble starting, feeling heavy during turns, or making strange noises? Many of these problems can be due to low fluids in your car. Every vehicle requires different types of fluid to run smoothly and to prevent serious problems. Speedway Towing & Roadside Assistance…
When you go and buy a car you most likely have spent a good amount of money on it. Now you have to pay to keep it registered and insured which is another cost. Lastly you should do what you can to proactively prevent any problems. If you don’t take care of the car such…
What items should be included in your vehicles emergency kit? It depends on your travel habits. Urban or cross country. Speedway Towing & Roadside Assistance first outlines the basics: • Jumper Cables: 1-15 ft long, 8 or 6-gauge wire (Standards are 10ft 8-gauge cables) • Car Battery Operated Air Compressor: Who checks the spare tire…
Getting a flat tire is the worst! It always seems to happen at the most inopportune times. If there were any way to avoid getting one, surely everyone would want to. Luckily, there are several steps you can take to improve your chances of avoiding the inconvenience of a flat tire. Speedway Towing & Roadside…
We rely on our vehicle to get us to our various destinations. There are times our vehicle will experience different types of failure and one of the scariest failures of all is when your vehicle’s brakes go out while you are driving. Most panic and they will wonder how they can stop their vehicle before…
The ubiquitous tire, without it America would grind to a halt. Tires are on trucks, cars, SUVs; virtually every type of rolling stock in the world. Tires need to deal with heat, road hazards like nails, glass and steel while not failing the shock and stress hitting pot holes at high speed. Even toys have…
Have you ever gone out to your car only to try and start it and nothing? That has happened to us all and many times it is because we forget to shut off the interior lights or the headlights. These can happen to anyone and you need to know what is needed to jumpstart the…
A car accident is a stressful moment. Whether it is minor fender bender or a major rollover you often need to call in a tow truck. The first moments are left to check on the health and safety of all that were involved. Then an officer is often dispatched to make a report of the…
