Category: Car Maintenance

What Are The Three Types Of Motor Oil?

Routine engine oil changes are essential to keep vehicles running clean and smooth. However, a trip to your local oil changing station gets confusing quickly when they ask which type of oil you want. Or, if you’re on a road trip and notice the oil level is low, you may find yourself staring numbly at […]

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What To Do If The Check Engine Light Comes On

When the “Check Engine” lights up on your dashboard, there's no need to panic. First, however, you should verify a few key things to establish why it’s on and what to do about it. If it does not turn off after the following suggestions, contact your local mechanic and schedule an appointment.  If you have […]

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Tires, Tire Maintenance, And Tire Safety

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 […]

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Winter Car Maintenance Tips

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 […]

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Maintaining This Vehicle Maintenance Checklist Avoids Towing

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 […]

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