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Two Tips To Help You Get Affordable Automobile Towing In An Emergency

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The need for a tow truck often arises at the worst times:  You’re in an emergency situation and you don’t have much money.  It’s at this point that you may begin to panic, especially if you’re running late for work or an important meeting that you just can’t miss.  However, even though you’re short on cash, there are still techniques you can use to get a tow truck.  Use this information to learn more about how to get affordable tow truck service when you need it most. Read More»

5 Things That You Should Mention When Calling A Towing Company

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Finding yourself in a situation in which you need to call a towing company is never ideal. However, there are steps that you can take that will make the situation much better. These are a few things that you should mention on the phone when you’re talking to someone from the towing company. Providing the right communication can help ensure that things are handled as well and as smoothly as possible. Read More»

Four Tips For Hiring A Towing Service

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There many come a point in time where you need to hire a towing service for your vehicle. This could either be because you are stranded and your car won’t start up or run properly or because you have been in a car accident and are unable to drive afterwards. Either way, you will want to be sure that you hire a reputable towing service that can get you to where you need to be safely and for little to no cost. Read More»

Situational & Operational Factors That Affect The Cost Of A Towing Job

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If you have ever needed to have your vehicle towed, you know that this is not an inexpensive service bill. If you just needed your vehicle towed because it broke down in a parking lot, and you didn’t need your vehicle pulled out of a ditch, the overall cost of a tow bill can be confusing. Here are some situational and operational factors that influence the overall cost of your towing bill. Read More»

Car Wobbling Around Turns? How to Troubleshoot the Problem

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If you are driving and notice the car is wobbling, there could be many reasons to blame. After you have done a process of elimination, it may be time to talk with a professional, like Collins Service Center, if the problem is not quickly found. Off Balance? One of the most common reasons a car will wobble or shake when going around a turn is the tires are out of balance. In many cars, the shake/shimmy will begin at higher speeds on the highway. Read More»

Why You Should Sign Up For An Emergency Roadside Assistance Membership

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If you do not currently have an emergency roadside assistance membership, you might want to consider getting one. If you are not yet sure if it is something that you could truly benefit from, you will want to keep reading. You Get Emergency Towing You may not always be prepared if your vehicle breaks down while you are coming home from work or traveling on vacation. The last thing you would want is to find yourself in a situation where you are not able to get a tow to the mechanics shop because you do not have enough cash on you. Read More»

Driving In The Snow? Learn How To Avoid Getting Stuck

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For many parts of the country, snow is a regular part of winter. Since professional and personal obligations don’t stop because there is snow on the ground, you’ll need to drive through these sometimes hazardous conditions. Not getting stuck in the snow becomes a priority. In some instances, a driver’s lack of knowledge when it comes to driving in the snow is the main problem. Make sure you know what not to do, so that you don’t get stuck. Read More»

What You Should Do After Hitting A Deer

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Hitting a deer is one of the unpleasant experiences one may have while driving. If you have never hit a deer in the past, you may be unsure about the proper protocol to follow. You will want to go through a series of steps to ensure your safety before getting back onto the open road. Here are some guidelines to follow immediately after hitting a deer. Get Off The Road Right after the impact, get your vehicle to the shoulder of the road if possible. Read More»

How To Prevent Winter Damage When Transporting Heavy Equipment

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If you are moving your heavy equipment from one work site or one shop to another, you could be worried about it being damaged due to the cold winter conditions. Although it is true that your equipment will be exposed to conditions that it might not be exposed to in your shop, you shouldn’t worry. Following these tips can help you prevent winter damage when transporting your heavy equipment this winter season. Read More»

How To Prepare Your New Trucking Business For The Surprise Expense Of Towing

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Starting a new trucking business can be hard, especially when a semi truck breaks down. Therefore, you might want to do your best to become as well prepared for this expense as possible. To help you do just that, you will want to allow yourself a few minutes to review the following tips. Find A Membership Service There are a lot of emergency roadside assistance companies out there. Of course, not all of them are equipped to tow a semi truck. Read More»