Vehicles suffer significantly during the high temperatures of summer. The vehicle can be pushed past its limits in the midst of the summer heat and leave you stranded on the roadside. Making sure you monitor your vehicle and keeping up with maintenance is important to avoid this inconvenience. Where some instances can be avoidable, there…
It is impossible to negotiate the area streets without using your brakes. Brakes have come a long way and have evolved since the ‘Tin Lizzy’ (Model T Ford) ruled the byways of America. One of the first things to remember is that brake linings are sacrificial in that during use part of the lining is…
Experiencing breakdowns and being stranded on the side of the road is frustrating enough, but exposure to the elements can put you and your passengers at risk. Partially due to the fact that most drivers do not take precautions when their vehicle breaks down on the road, the percentage of death and injuries have increased…
It is unfortunate how often automobile accidents occur each day. Luckily, many are considered minor with little to no injury. However, other accidents can and do result in injuries and some may have been easily prevented. Citywide Towing Service wants to encourage drivers to be safer on the roads. To this end we’ll share some…
The car you are using on a regular basis should be cared for and maintained. This is the only way to ensure that it continues to work and get you where you need to go. The car or truck has a lot of working parts as well as fluids that need your attention on a…
Some of the most terrifying and deadly crashes on the road are rollover crashes. When your vehicles rolls over on its side as you are driving, passengers are often ejected from the vehicle and serious injury occurs. When it comes to rollover crashes, there are several things that drivers can do to reduce the risk…
When a tire flat or blowout occurs on the road, especially on the highway, it can cause an accident. It can also cause a delay in traffic and in your schedule. Flat tires seems to occur when you’re on your way to work or picking up your kids from school. To prevent unexpected tire failures…
There are times that you may find yourself in need of a trailer to tow something home. While it is fairly easy to find a trailer to tow, if you aren’t used to towing you may not be doing it correctly. It is important that you understand what is required of your vehicle so that…
It is never good to drive while feeling drowsy. The danger is very real and with the alarming amount of crashes that is from drivers that have drifted behind the wheel, there are just too many people driving when they are tired. A contributing factor to nearly 17% of recorded fatal crashes, is a contributing…
There are lots of different dangers to be concerned about on the road. The largest concern that most drivers have is getting in an accident. Drivers also say that they regularly are anxious about having car problems. One thing that many drivers do not think about is the danger of driving on flooded roads. Here…
