It’s every driver’s worst-case scenario: Your car or truck breaks down, and you’re stranded on the side of the road in an unfamiliar place. You might have some mechanical knowledge or even know how to change a flat, but that isn’t always enough. Sooner or later, you’re probably going to be in a situation where you need to call for roadside assistance. In this age of smartphones and constant internet access, this doesn’t sound like it’d be a big deal, right? Just plug it into the search engine and call one of the first ones that you see—but this is... View Article
Driving in the rain is always a little more dangerous than driving in clear weather, but there are many ways to ensure your own safety and the safety of other drivers in rainy weather. Ever find yourself thinking, “What should I watch out for when driving in bad weather?” It’s important to keep a close eye on the road as well as on other drivers. Read on for helpful tips for safe driving in the rain: Use your headlights: If it’s raining, turn on your headlights. Keeping your headlights on will make it much easier for you to see the... View Article
Losing your keys can be one of the most annoying and disrupting experiences—especially if you lock them in your car while you’re out and about. Sometimes losing your keys can even put you in a dangerous situation. Avoid this possibility by following the helpful tips provided below to not lose your keys. Always have spare keys A great way to prevent losing your keys is by keeping a spare set. Most vehicles come with a set of spare keys. It’s also easy and inexpensive to make a set of spare keys with your local locksmith. Just be sure to keep... View Article
If you’ve ever been stranded on the side of the road, you understand the importance of towing services and roadside assistance. While these two services sound similar and there’s some overlap between them, you might have to pay for separate policies if you’d like both services. But to make an informed decision, you need to know what’s included in both services, when they are appropriate to use and the cost and benefits of each one. If you ever wondered, “What’s the difference between towing and roadside assistance?” this article will answer your questions. Roadside assistance This is a service offered... View Article
Dealing with a car breakdown can be a frustrating, anxiety-ridden experience. It’s important that you get your vehicle to the side of the road as soon as it is safe to do so, but in some cases it may not be possible, especially if you’re on a busy road with vehicles that don’t give you the opportunity to pull over and get out of traffic. No matter what, you need to get to as safe of a location as possible. But what does a safe spot to wait for roadside assistance look like? Or, perhaps more importantly, where are the... View Article
