After Dark Breakdown: What Happens When Your Car Gives Up in the Wee Hours

There is no ideal time for your car to break down. Having said that, your car breaking down at your final destination in daylight hours when the sun is shining is infinitely preferable to a breakdown in the dead of night in an isolated location. Your own safety is paramount if the latter were to occur, and yet you also need to ensure that your vehicle receives the attention it needs. [Read More]

Towing Trailers: Three Critical Guidelines for Optimal Safety and Performance

If you are planning on moving some items in a trailer, you should consult a towing company for professional assistance. This choice will ensure that the goods are shipped with minimal risk of damage. Also, you will avoid the strain associated with handling a towing rig without experience. However, if you have an appropriate vehicle for moving your trailer, you can choose to tow without expert assistance. This option will allow you to cut your expenses, whether you are moving house or transporting items for other purposes. [Read More]

Two Steps to Take if Your Vehicle Breaks Down on a Busy Motorway

One of the most dangerous places to break down is a busy motorway; in this environment, there is a high risk that either you, your passengers or your vehicle will be struck by oncoming traffic. Here are two steps you should take to stay safe and uninjured until the towing company's truck comes to assist you: Take preventative measures to reduce the chances of a collision There are several preventative measures you will need to take to reduce the chances of another road user colliding with your vehicle during the time that you have to wait for the tow truck to arrive. [Read More]

How to Drive Safely During a Power Outage in Your Area

Few things are scarier than driving at night with no street lighting or any light whatsoever. Power outages are frequent during the rainy season, in the winter, or after a storm. If you are caught in the darkness, you have to find a way to get home safely without crashing your vehicle or getting stranded on the road. Here are a few driving tips that can help in increasing your safety during a power black-out. [Read More]