2015 Three Guidelines for Preparing to Tow a Trailer Posted on 9 December 2015 Trailers are designed for haulage of diverse commodities, so they are ideal for use in commercial and personal applications. If you are thinking about purchasing or renting this type of receptacle for transportation, you should consider engaging professional towing services. The experts will move your goods with efficiency, limiting the risk of damage of goods or auto road accidents. On the other hand, you can reduce the cumulative haulage expenses by towing the trailer using your own vehicle.… Read More » When to Call for a Towing Service Rather Than Drive Your Car Posted on 28 July 2015 It’s never a good idea to assume that if you can start your car then it’s okay to drive, and to overlook what could be signs of very serious repair work that should be done. If you were to drive your car while it needs certain repairs, you could cause even more damage and also put yourself and others at risk when on the road. Note a few surprising signs of very serious repair work that could be needed for your car, and for when it’s better to call for towing services:… Read More » Towing a Vehicle: 5 Tips to Prevent or Reduce Damage Posted on 8 April 2015 If you need to tow your vehicle to a mechanic, if you have bought a fixer-upper vehicle and need to tow it to your home or if you need to tow a vehicle for any other reason, you want to figure out how to tow your vehicle without damaging it. Luckily, that is possible. Just keep the following five tips in mind. 1. Put your vehicle in neutral One of the reasons illegally parked cars may get damaged when they are towed is because their parking brakes are on.… Read More » When It's Safer to Call a Tow Truck than Drive Your Vehicle, Even If It Runs Posted on 6 April 2015 Just because you can start your vehicle and get it on the road doesn’t mean it’s safe for you, or for other drivers. There are some repair jobs that should be done before you ever drive your vehicle, even if these jobs seem minor. While you may think it’s okay to drive your vehicle a short distance when it needs repair, keep in mind that the cost of a tow is often much more affordable than the cost of extensive damage to your vehicle, and the cost of an accident.… Read More » 3 Important Factors to Know to Choose Heavy-Duty Machinery Transport Posted on 2 April 2015 Choosing transportation for heavy-duty machinery and equipment is not like choosing a freight company for standard boxes and packages. The transport company you choose will need to have special trucking to accommodate the size and weight of your machinery, and you may only need to use them once rather than set up a long-term working relationship with them. No matter how often you use a transport company for heavy-duty machinery, you’ll need to ensure you choose the right company that will get your equipment to its destination safely and on time.… Read More » Choosing the Right Type of Moving Service for Your Machinery or Heavy Equipment Posted on 1 April 2015 Transporting machinery and heavy-duty equipment is not like shipping boxes and other standard freight. Chances are your machinery cannot fit in the back of a standard panel truck, and it may be too heavy to be moved by such a truck. In that case, you’ll need to decide on another type of moving service for your machinery. The service you choose will depend on the type of equipment and how easily it can be transported, but it also will depend on a few other factors as well.… Read More » Page 1 of 1 About Me Hi, my name is Catherine, and I travel all the time for both work and play. For the latter, I typically have my kids along with me. Whether I am travelling for work or play, I certainly don't ever plan to get my hands dirty changing a tire or looking under the bonnet of broken down car. So that I never have to deal with a situation like that, I always carry roadside coverage on my insurance policy. That way, I can always contact a tow truck when I need one. I have had to use tow trucks a few times, and I have found that when you have kids with you, the experience is different than when you are alone. Wondering how to handle a tow when you have kids in your car? Then, explore my blog. It will have the ideas and tips you need. Search Archive 2015 2016 2017 2020 2021 Tags Copyright © 2021 · Towing with Children on the Journey