Summer Road Trip Tips

A Summer road trip is one of the most fun activities to be had during the months of June, July, and August. However, in order to have true fun, it’s essential that drivers understand how to ensure that their vehicles are prepared for their Summer road trip. Here’s a guide from the automotive towing experts here at Towing Chicago on some essential Summer Road Trip Tips.

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What Happens if your Car Flips?

Having a vehicle flip over is one of the scariest and most dangerous types of accidents that can happen with vehicles. While we hope and pray that nobody has to experience this sort of accident, the towing experts here at Towing Chicago have prepared the following list of tips to help drivers be better prepared as to what to do to to survive this experience.

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Extending Car Battery Life

When most people think about car maintenance, they think about oil changes, engines, and fixing the external appearance of their vehicle – and of course, tire inflation. However, many people who seem to think they are tackling all the necessary safety aspects of automotive maintenance are actually ignoring a very important and vital aspect of car maintenance – the car’s battery. Only by regularly maintaining your car battery can you guarantee that you will maximize its longevity. Here’s a guide from the towing experts here at Towing Chicago on some tips that you can follow to maximize the life of your car battery.

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Common Reasons for Engine Light Illumination

Common Summer Car Issues

An illuminated check engine light is always both mysterious and frustrating, letting drivers know that there is SOME SORT OF problem, however not telling you what the problem is. While some people ignore the lit up check engine light and wait for problems to manifest to determine what they are in the first place, we don’t recommend this, as you could be risking damage that you will have to pay to repair. Here’s a guide to the most common reasons for a lit check engine light, as prepared by the heavy duty towing experts here at Towing Chicago.

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Teen Driving Tips

There’s tons of changes that today’s teenagers need to deal with, especially in this crazy contemporary world. However, one thing hasn’t changed about being a teenager; the excitement about getting to drive for your first time, which can really constitute as a delicious taste of independence. Here’s some essential safety tips for first time teen drivers as prepared by the roadside assistance experts here at Towing Chicago.

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Winter Truck Driving Tips

Driving in Winter is risky and dangerous – and even more so when the vehicle you are driving is a truck. The increased weight of trucks have decidedly strong effects on elements of friction and velocity that apply to road safety, especially in low temperatures. Here’s a guide to safe Winter Truck Driving Tips, as prepared by the roadside assistance and heavy duty towing experts here at Towing Chicago.

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Driving in Traffic Tips

Driving in the middle of rush hour traffic is especially frustrating, and can even prove to be dangerous. Rush hour traffic becomes even more magnified and dense during the holiday season, with tons of molasses slow lights, crowded roads, and rushing people driving dangerously. It’s essential that you drive with caution when in traffic; here’s some tips from the automotive safety experts here at Towing Chicago on how to safely drive in traffic.

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How to Drive Safely during the Holidays

Experiencing car trouble when driving or traveling during the holiday season is especially frustrating due to the more condensed and busy social calendar many of us experience, coupled with the increased traffic that’s out on the road. The cold weather of December adds on additional risk for car trouble, and here at Towing Chicago, we provide instant roadside assistance service direct to your location guaranteed to rescue you from any sort of automotive predicament. However, here’s a guide to avoiding roadside issues during the holiday season, so that you can be better prepared and avoid ever having to contact us to begin with.

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Speed Limit Tips for Trailers

When utilizing a trailer, as many people do during the Holiday Season, drivers need to be aware of the speed limit in order to maintain safety. Trailers and caravans have different speed limit needs than the typical car or sedan; here’s a guide to safely driving trailers and caravans, as prepared by the towing and highway safety experts here at Towing Chicago.

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