Category Archives: Break Down

Tow truck drivers have a tough job to do. It takes a special person to answer a phone call and head out in bad weather to tow someone out of a ditch. What You Need To Know They Need More Space Slow down, move over and give them room. Our tow truck drivers tell us […]

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 […]

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 […]

Just because you find yourself on the side of the road, doesn’t necessarily mean you need a tow. Sometimes you need a little more gas to get where you are going, or maybe you need a jump start. We can do both and more!  Tire Change Don’t have the muscles – or the tools – […]

At some point in your life, you will find yourself on the side of the road, waiting for a tow truck driver. Or the tow truck driver can’t make it to you right away – in cases of extreme weather, this happens from time to time, when everyone is busy. So you find your car […]

No matter how careful a driver may be, there are times when a motorist will run into trouble on the road. Sometimes these issues can be fairly minor, such as a slow leak in a tire, locked out of a car, getting caught in heavy traffic or just requiring a jump. Unfortunately, there are occasions […]

No one wants to experience trouble with their vehicle on the road but unfortunately problems do occur. In fact, if you drive long enough, it is almost inevitable you will need to deal with this situation at some point. If you are the victim of a vehicle breakdown staying safe and calling for help should […]

If your workplace is the highway and the open roads as a truck driver, you know the importance of remaining alert to enhance your safety. When hauling heavy and often bulky loads there is always the possibility of a small mishap, collision or even a serious accident. If you are involved in an incident it […]

Unlike everyday vehicles, which depreciate over time as you add miles to them, classic cars may, in fact, gain value over the years. Here at SpeedyG, we know that your antique car can be one of your most prized possessions. Should something ever happen to it, whether it be weather damage, an accident, or just […]