Your car is a part of your life that most people depend on. If you need to get to work, school, the store or out with friends you need to be able to get there. Your vehicle is the way that most people get around and that is why you want to take good care…
What items should be included in your vehicles emergency kit? It depends on your travel habits. Urban or cross country? Citywide Towing Service first outlines the basics. Basic Homemade Car Survival Kit • Jumper Cables: 1-15 ft long, 8 or 6-gauge wire (Standards are 10ft 8-gauge cables) • Car Battery Operated Air Compressor. Who checks…
There is a constant reminder sitting in your driveway of a rusted heap of metal that vaguely resembles a vehicle, that you have something on the “to do” list. Whether it was a vehicle that was poorly maintained, it was an automobile in an accident that rendered it useless, or age took its life, having…
Our vehicle’s battery often dies without any warning. Sometimes the car door was slightly left open, the lights were left on, or simply the battery is old and died. Regardless as to the situation, when your battery dies you often find yourself stranded and needing help. Most people know you need another vehicle to give…
You can take the best care of your car by maintaining fluid levels, checking tire pressure and having scheduled maintenance preformed, but driving emergencies can still happen. Being prepared, as much as you can anyway, is the best way to deal with these emergencies when they happen. This allows the best outcome for you, your…
When the weather starts to warm up most people start to make some changes in their habits. They get outside more and will take more time to enjoy the day. The warmth is welcome after a long winter and that is also why people will start to feel more inclined to take a road trip.…
Often overlooked heroes of the road are tow truck drivers. They rescue stranded drivers from virtually anywhere and with the many scenarios they find themselves in, the possibilities are endless. Whether a vehicle has broken down due to mechanical failure, a collision, or the terrain, towing drivers are there. However, the unfortunate truth is that…
Proper maintenance and care for your vehicle from you and your professional mechanic is essential. Without it, your vehicle can experience problems that can lead to it becoming disabled or even into collisions. Today, we at Citywide Towing would like to share the most common error people make that can become a problem while you…
Have you ever been driving around town taking care of all the errands on your list only to look down to see you are on empty? Running out of gas might be more common than you think. It can be easy to get caught up in the rush of a day and forget that you…
When your vehicle flips over, it is without a doubt a truly frightening experience. There are a number of circumstances that can make a vehicle flip over, whether it is your own error, the hazards of the road, or other drivers. If it happens to you, there are a few things to remember for a…
