While we don’t have much snow and ice to speak of, Bay Area drivers should be prepared for fog as well as wet and rainy conditions. Driving safely in bad weather requires preparation, patience, and restraint. Driving as if the sun is shining and the roads are dry is a recipe for auto accident disaster. […]
Tire maintenance and timely replacement is essential for tire safety. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 612 fatalities linked to tire safety issues in 2019. In their Tire Wise brochure, the NHTSA also shares that: Don’t let a lapse in tire maintenance cause an accident for you or a loved […]
As a Bay Area towing company, we find that the large majority of our roadside calls could have been avoided with a little proactive maintenance on the car owner’s part. In some cases, needing a tow truck is a minor inconvenience; in others, our clients’ calls are heartbreaking because their auto accident or incident involves […]
Whether you’re traveling with your pet to run some quick errands or you are planning a family road trip, there are multiple ways pets make you and your passengers vulnerable. First, an unrestrained pet may cause distractions that lead to accidents. According to the NHTSA, “Nine percent of fatal crashes, 15 percent of injury crashes, and […]
Safety is always the first priority if you get into a car accident. If there are no life-threatening injuries or scenarios, move your car off to the side of the road and out of the way to keep you and other motorists safe. This also helps to keep the traffic flow as regular as possible […]
When was the last time you used a paper map or road atlas to get directions to where you’re going or orient yourself to where you’re at along your route? If you’re like most of us, it’s been a while. There was a time when getting a road atlas was a standard “rite of passage” […]
Every driver needs roadside assistance at one point or another. Your emergency roadside kit will keep you safer and more comfortable while you wait for help. From the moment you pull your vehicle to the side of the road until your roadside assistance or two truck company arrives, focus on passenger safety, visibility, and all-season […]
Some of the most common reasons drivers need a tow include, breakdowns, overheating, flat tires, or a dead battery. All of those are primarily avoided by adhering to a basic vehicle maintenance checklist. 10 Routine Vehicle Maintenance Checklist Items To Prevent The Need For Towing Adding these things to your calendar or taking care of […]
