Vehicle Jump-starting Tips

Published June 23, 2018 By Chicago Towing

If you’re on the road and find that the battery of your vehicle suddenly runs out, you may want to attempt to jumpstart the battery using another vehicle’s power and some jumper cables. You can either attempt to signal another driver on the road, or contact a friend or someone in your phone if it’s in a location that they can travel to. It can be a fantastic fix if you have all the necessary equipment. Here’s a guide to effective jump starting as prepared by the towing and vehicle recovery experts at Towing Chicago. Read More →

How to Make your Car Battery Last Longer

Published June 18, 2018 By Chicago Towing

Car batteries are not built to last forever – however, when taken care of properly, they can last for many years. Like all electronic and machine based equipment, car batteries require regular care and maintenance in order to function at their optimal capacity. Here’s a guide to certain measures vehicle owners can take in order to increase the longevity of their car batteries, as prepared by the vehicle towing experts at Towing Chicago.

Spring Vehicle Maintenance

Published May 31, 2018 By Chicago Towing

While many people are aware of the necessity of performing vehicle maintenance before a cold Winter, very few people understand the importance of sprucing up your vehicles during the normal Spring cleaning period to get them ready for the hot Summer. The damage that a cold, icy, and snowy Winter – as well as a rainy and wet Spring – can cause to vehicles can really cause issues when driving in the Summer. Here’s some essential maintenance actions that you should tackle in order to get your car up to par before the Summer, as prepared by the towing experts at Towing Chicago.

Most Dangerous Driving Times

Published May 31, 2018 By Chicago Towing

Here at Towing Chicago, we’re more than familiar with the entire breadth of possible automotive incidents that can affect safe driving. Did you know that some times of day are way more dangerous to drive than others? Here’s a quick guide to the most dangerous driving times, so you can stay safe and aware – as prepared by the towing experts at Towing Chicago.

Avoiding Getting Stuck in Dirt, Sand, or Snow

Published April 23, 2018 By Chicago Towing

Sometimes it’s simply necessary to drive on other types of surfaces besides a perfectly paved highway or road. And we wouldn’t ever want to change that! It’s one of the adventures of driving, and great pleasures that these amazing transportation devices allow us to experience. However, this pleasure can quickly turn to agony and stress when your vehicle gets stuck in surfaces like snow, sand, dirt, or mud – especially if it’s in the middle of nowhere. Here’s a guide to how to avoid getting your car stuck in these substances, as prepared by the towing experts at Towing Chicago.

Common Reasons for Semi Truck Roadside Assistance

Published April 18, 2018 By Chicago Towing

Drivers of semi trucks are perhaps the most at risk drivers out there; this is due to the massive size of semi trucks, and the unique difficulty in delicately maneuvering these giant metal beasts. Semi trucks are more vulnerable to mechanical issues that affect smaller sedan style cars much less commonly – and when they break down, it really sucks for the driver, since they commonly are towing cargo with a specific delivery time. Here’s a guide, as prepared by the truck towing experts at Towing Chicago, as to the most common causes of semi truck roadside breakdown that we respond to.

Towing Dos and Don’ts

Published March 23, 2018 By Chicago Towing

If your car breaks down, no matter where or when, you’re going to require the assistance of a professional towing company like Towing Chicago. Vehicle breakdowns can be caused by dead batteries, mechanical malfunctions, leaking fuel, or accidents. Roadside assistance is an absolute essential when you are in this situation. Here’s a brief guide to roadside assistance, as prepared by the experienced towing technicians at Towing Chicago.

Heavy Machinery Moving and Towing

Published March 18, 2018 By Chicago Towing

If you own heavy machinery that suddenly breaks down, or requires safe transport, you will require the assistance of a professional towing service like Towing Chicago. The amateur de-installation, moving, relocation, or transportation of heavy machinery is incredibly dangerous – which is why only licensed experts at moving and towing heavy machinery should be enlisted to carry out the job. Here’s a guide to the important aspects of moving and towing heavy equipment – including columns, pressure vessels, cranes, bulldozers, tractors, and really, any machinery of massive weight and size – as prepared by the towing experts at Towing Chicago.

Driving Traction Guide

Published February 23, 2018 By Chicago Towing

Towing Chicago regularly provides towing service for pickup trucks, vehicles that boast great power that’s often bolstered by strong traction. Factors like open differentials are essential for safe vehicle turning especially in rainy or snowy weather – you don’t want a single wheel to keep spinning when the other three wheels have strong traction. Traction assistants are offered by many car manufacturers through anti lock braking systems that keep wheel spinning at the same speed. Here’s some of the essential traction aspects that you will need when looking for safe vehicles.