We all have toys or equipment that needs to be moved from point A to B at one time or another in our life. There are 5 types of vehicles that need specialized equipment to tow, and they are: RVs and Motorhomes If you find your RV or Motorhome’s engine not working after sitting all […]
We all know the phrase ‘April Showers, Bring May Flowers.’ While it may be a while before those flowers show up, we first have to get those April Showers. How do you drive with all that water underneath your tires? Since your tires were not designed for cruising on the water, we have a few […]
Traffic can get pretty bad here in the Chicagoland area, especially between Downtown and the Suburbs. You’ll need a reliable towing service at some point after an accident. Do Not Panic It is best not to panic and increase your stress levels if something has happened to your car and you need a tow. It […]
Wave after wave of snow storms coming in this year. It seems like just when the roads are all clear, here comes another storm. Next week will be a doozy of a snowstorm that will cover Chicagoland in the white stuff once again. Of course, the highs are predicted to be above freezing during the […]
The holiday season brings family gatherings and work parties, but also it brings below-freezing weather, winter coats, and even snow and ice. Distracted Driving Do not drive when you are impaired – either by drugs or alcohol. Designate a sober driver, call a taxi, or ride-share service to protect yourself and others on the road. […]
New drivers may not know what to do when driving on winter roads. The first rule – always – is don’t panic. If it’s ice, and it’s most likely it’s either ice or snow, seasoned drivers are going to know if it’s ice or slippery snow. Here are some tips to help the newbies – […]
Need to get your motorcycle out of your garage and into storage for winter? We can deliver it to your storage location. Here is our motorcycle towing coverage map. Save time by having us tow your motorcycle for you, and clear out that garage for your other vehicles this winter. We can safely move your […]
In 1916 Ernest W. Holmes, Sr. mounted the industry’s first wrecker on the body of a 1913 Cadillac. He founded the Ernest Holmes Co. in Chattanooga, Tennessee. How Come? The story goes that he was inspired after he needed blocks, ropes, and six men to pull a car out of a creek. It was a […]
Of course calling us at 847-844-1400 wasn’t on your agenda today, but your vehicle or rig had other plans they didn’t alert you of. We understand you are in a frustrating situation that nobody wants to be in. Here’s how to help us from the other end of the phone line. Remain Calm – if […]
Obviously you don’t want to call a tow truck around every corner, and we don’t really want that for you, either. But what are some good reasons to call a tow truck? Here are 5 good reasons to call a tow truck, and we completely understand if you are in any of these situations. Engine […]
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