Category Archives: Emergency

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Before you hit the road this summer for the family vacation you’ve been waiting for, be sure your vehicle is road-ready. In the event of any emergency, we can be there 24 hours, 7 days a week. What do you need to do first? Schedule your vehicle with a mechanic to give it a good […]

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 you drive a tractor trailer, school bus or any other large vehicle for a living, you need to be ready for many different situations. Being prepared for anything, whether is it just a minor fender bender, serious accident or ever-changing weather conditions is essential. In fact, it is in the best interest of the […]

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 […]

If you live in Illinois, the first thing that you already know is how dangerous driving on the highway can be. I-90 is one of the most highly used interstates in the State of Illinois. With that being said, there are a few things we recommend about what you may want to do when your […]