How to Drive Safely during the Holidays

Published December 20, 2018 By Chicago Towing

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.

Speed Limit Tips for Trailers

Published November 28, 2018 By Chicago Towing

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.

Driving with a Child Safety Tips

Published November 27, 2018 By Chicago Towing

Driving safety protocol changes when there is a child in the vehicle; drivers need to be extra careful, and follow additional steps to ensure both the security and safety of the child, but of themself as well. Here’s a guide to enforcing driving safety when traveling with a child inside the car, as prepared by the towing experts here at Towing Chicago.

Difference between horsepower and Torque

Published October 31, 2018 By Chicago Towing

Many professional drivers, or those who simply are driving aficionados, like to compare and contrast the horsepower and torque of a vehicle. This ratio affects driving – which in turn, affects the likelihood of potential breakdowns based on the amount of strain a vehicle is put under versus its natural capabilities. In this blog post, the towing experts at Towing Chicago will detail the differences between torque and horsepower in cars and trucks.

Choosing the best tires for your car

Published October 31, 2018 By Chicago Towing

The quality of the tires that you choose to install on your vehicle not only affects the way it drives, but also the safety of the driver and any passengers. Here’s a guide to choosing the best tires for your car, as prepared by the towing experts here at Towing Chicago.

Towing a RV

Published September 28, 2018 By Chicago Towing

Towing RVs is a tricky process that requires a deft hand and skills, due to the much larger size and weight of these massive vehicles. Here’s some guide to RV towing, as prepared by the towing experts at Towing Chicago.

Motorcycle Roadside Assistance

Published September 28, 2018 By Chicago Towing

It’s very stressful to break down on the road in any vehicle, but it’s especially frustrating for those riding on motorcycles, as they will be exposed to the elements and other hazards of the road. Here’s four safety tips for motorcycle roadside assistance, as prepared by the towing and vehicle rescue experts at Towing Chicago.

Common Motorcycle Breakdown Issues

Published July 18, 2018 By Chicago Towing

Here at Towing Chicago, we provide towing service for all forms of vehicles, including motorcycles and all terrain vehicles. Motorcycles are subject to their own variety of breakdown causes, just like cars – and even as streamlined and specialized vehicles, they often experience mechanical problems. Here’s a guide to the most common causes of Motorcycle breakdowns that result in the need for motorcycle towing service.

Extreme Heat Car Protection

Published July 17, 2018 By Chicago Towing

Cars, just like humans and animals, are susceptible to extreme heats. When you factor in the natural heat generated by a car along with the heat absorbed by the Summer sun in it’s metal exterior, you can imagine that the internal mechanics of a car undergo extreme amounts of heat related strain, especially in the months of July, August, and even September. Here’s a guide to protecting your car from the extreme heat as written by the towing experts at Towing Chicago.