From the hand cranked A-frames of the early tow trucks of 1916s to today’s flat beds and the truck cranes of today one of the most contributory technologies to efficiency of the wrecker is the inclusion of hydraulic systems. Hydraulics is the transmission of force from one object to the other using a non-compressible liquid,…
Even if you’ve been driving for a long time, you may have some habits that can harm your vehicle and pave the way to car trouble in the future. You’re never too old to break a bad habit! Driving Habits that are Bad for Your Car 1. It is bad to run a car on…
Before you have your vehicle towed or while you are talking to a towing service, there are certain questions that need an answer as well as information you will need before having your vehicle towed. With all of the proper information it can help prepare you and provide you with more ease when having your…
Now that the last four months of the year have started people are starting to think about what their holiday plans will be. Your holiday plans may include visitors coming to your home here in Texas or you going to visit someone in another state. If you are driving anywhere for the holidays you will…
The difference between gem and junk is in the ‘eye of the beholder’. That beat up old truck the guy down the street is willing to sell for $50 may well be a gold mine to the hobbyist or serious hot rodder as there is value there. Where to Find Precious Metals in Everyday Items…
There are two types of car owners we would like to spotlight today. There is the one type of car owner that runs the vehicle to the mechanic if their low tire pressure icon pops on, and then you have those who ignore a flashing check engine light and seem surprised when their vehicle breaks…
There are many reasons a person may need to have their vehicle towed from one location to another. This can be due to damage that was received when the vehicle was in an accident. The car may have enough damage that it is not able to be driven to a garage to be repaired. Another…
We all want our vehicles to run without any problems so it’s good to know when your car needs a tune-up. Citywide Towing Services lists some tell-tale signs it’s time or you are overdue. Signs When You Need to Get a Tune Up for Your Car 1. Check engine light on. When lights come on…
Most of us who spend most of our driving in an urban environment need minimum items to survive downtime when our vehicles fail us. Tires, belts, hoses, fuel, battery, accident and who knows what? We will at sometime or another suffer from mechanical failure. For some of us that means a tow. In the southwestern…
Since towing is our business, our technicians will frequently be asked for tips on how to tow a trailer with their vehicles. Towing a trailer can be scary if you have never done it before! Citywide Towing Service wants you to feel confident if you are towing a trailer so we have put together some…
