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How do you handle your car in bad weather?
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 –…
Read MoreAre You Ready for Winter?
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…
Read MoreWho Created the First Tow Truck?
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…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Calling A Tow Truck Company
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…
Read More5 Reasons to Call A Tow Truck
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…
Read MoreFall Maintenance On Your Vehicle
We are ready for fall weather and cooler temperatures after these warm summer months. We here at Speedy G Towing have come up with a few great ideas for you to give your vehicle a once over before the snow starts to fly and the freezing winter months set in. 1. Replace Windshield Wipers Top…
Read MoreInteresting Facts About Tow Trucks
How Do They Work? There are several kinds of tow trucks and we find them all interesting because they all work differently, and around here at Speedy G Towing, we use them for different purposes and both small and large duty. The word tow is just that a verb, tow (of a motor vehicle or…
Read MoreSpeedy’s Truck-Stop Roadside Service, Truck Repair Hampshire IL 60140
Stuck at a truck stop in Northern Illinois or along the I-90 corridor? Speedy G Towing Service can help you day or night 24/7. Between Belvidere and Rosemount, Illinois we know most of the truck stops along the I-90 corridor. We’ve even visited a few at a time on busy days. We do need to…
Read MoreVacationing and hauling your RV?
This summer the roads are full of people hauling recreational vehicles, boats, motorbikes, or other big toys that we Americans love to bring with us when we go up to the lake or to any campground. But what’s the safest way to do this? We see this from time to time, people purchase a truck…
Read MoreI Just Called a Tow Truck. Who pays?
Your auto insurance may cover the cost of this, depending on your coverage. You may also have a credit card that will provide free or low-cost towing as a benefit. Don’t forget about your roadside assistance plan, if you have one. The average cost of a tow is around $109, depending on how far you…
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