By the time Courtesy Patrol driver Swisher found him, Bonneville was parked on the shoulder of the Fisher, a couple of miles west of downtown. His hood was raised and the pavement under his car was wet and steamy. I see them every day. It's nice to know they're out here, but you hope you never need to use them. Swisher refilled Bonneville's radiator, then let him keep the rest of the water-filled jug.
Flat tires are the most common problem.
I probably put on 140 to 200 miles a day here. Most of the service stops last 15 minutes or less. Although most of the drivers are certified auto mechanics, they're not out there to do complicated or expensive repairs, Swisher said. I've helped to tie up someone's hanging tailpipe. We just want to help them enough so they can get off the freeway and get home.