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What to do When You Break Down
First, whether you get a flat tire or run out of gas, the best thing to do is to ease your foot off the accelerator and carefully try to get yourself to the side of the road. Don’t brake suddenly and make sure you’re signaling your next move to the drivers around you.
Once you’re off the road, it’s important to make you and your vehicle clearly visible to traffic. Using reflectors and/or flares can be extremely helpful in signaling your location to other drivers. Be sure to turn on your emergency flashers as well.
With you and your car fully visible, you can then assess the issue and whether or not you’ll be able to make the necessary repairs or adjustments on your own. If you get a flat and want to change it, be sure that you have enough room to safely do so without endangering yourself or the traffic around you.
When you can’t make immediate repairs, it’s best to call in professionals. Whether they can make a quick fix there on the road or tow you to the nearest service center, a Professional Towing Service like Speedy G will help you get through the breakdown with ease and comfort. Remember, the main priority when you break down is your safety and the safety of drivers around you. When you’re most in need, be sure to give us a call or book a tow online for quick, effective roadside assistance in the Rolling Meadows area.
Winterizing Your Car
Make Winter Installations
Sometimes your regular gear just won’t cut it in the frigid winter weather. For example, your summer windshield wipers won’t help to keep beads of ice from forming on the blades, but winter wipers are a little more heavy-duty and perfect for snowy, icy weather. Similarly, winter tires are specially made for cold weather and will help you keep a better grip on the road.
Fill What Needs Filling
Whether your oil needs changing, your washer fluid needs to be refilled, or you’re running low on gas, not properly attending to these issues can leave you cold and on the roadside. Be sure to service your car early to make sure things like your oil, battery, and antifreeze are all in prime condition. Make sure you have enough tire pressure too!
Prepare Yourself
There’s a long list of emergency items you might need for the winter, but it pays to have them on hand any time of year. We’ve gone over a few of the necessities to make sure you’re covered in case of an emergency, but at the very least you’ll need things like an ice-scraper and some extra winter clothes for those really cold days. Having to dig your car out of the snow is bad enough, but try doing it without a scraper or gloves!
Whether you’re in Carpentersville, Elgin, or Dundee, roadside assistance is our specialty, so keep our contact information close by!
Ready Yourself for Recovery Services
Winter is on its way and though we may not all be fans of the cold weather, there are also some great things to look forward to! Family holidays and winter activities make the sometimes inclement weather enjoyable, but with the busyness of the holidays comes a lot of travel and stress on your vehicle. It’s during these early, pre-snow Fall months that it pays to think about driving in winter weather.
Having safety in mind, it’s important that you’re prepared. There’s not much worse than breaking down on the side of the road without a good idea of what to do next. Luckily for greater Chicago area residents, Speedy G Towing is there in case of emergency!
Cars can find themselves on the side of the road for any number of reasons. Whether it’s a blown tire, you’re locked out, or a bit of black ice sent you onto the roadside, sometimes the unfortunate happens. Many times, especially when it’s cold, these problems aren’t the kind that can be fixed right then and there. But with Speedy G Towing’s recovery services we’ll do our best to fix you up and send you on your way or, if the job isn’t fixable on site, tow you to the nearest mechanic, body shop, or service center where you can get the repairs you need.
With the best trained professionals, Speedy G Towing makes sure that we get to you as soon as we can, without a long wait. To be prepared this winter make sure to program Speedy G Towing into your phone today! Save our dispatch number into your (224) 633-1185 and bookmark http://public.towbook.com/kQw on your computer for roadside assistance.
Enjoy the fall weather, be prepared this winter, and drive safely!
What Makes Our Roadside Assistance Excellent?
Our cars are our lifeline in many ways. They help us get our kids to and from school; they take us to-and-from work; they allow us to see our friends and family; and they’ll help us get around even when we get older.
Thus, when something happens to your car, it can be devastating. Not only are you stranded wherever your car is, you need to get back on the road as soon as you can so you can get back to your life.
Luckily, Speedy G Towing is here to help when your car lets you down. When you call us, we promise you an excellent roadside assistance experience. What exactly does an “excellence” mean for us, though, when it comes to roadside assistance? Here are some of the ways.
We come to you wherever and whenever
We’ll come to you no matter where you and your car ended up in the Chicagoland area and do our best to get you and your car back on the roads as quickly as you can. Best of all, you can rely on our expert roadside assistance 24 hours a day and whether it’s a weekday, weekend or holiday.
If you have been stranded in a dangerous situation – such as you’re having a medical emergency when you get a flat tire – let us know so we can send help as quickly as possible.
We can handle any car
No matter the type or size of your car, we’ve got the tools necessary to tow your car to a shop for further assistance. From wheel lifts to skates and go-jacks, we’ve got what it takes you load your car onto our flatbed truck and off to a service center.
Here are just some of the types of cars we can tow:
- Cars, SUVs, minivans and vans
- Domestics and imports
- Antiques and classics
- Junk cars (with or without title)
- Motorcycles
We’ve got the tools
All responsible car owners should have some type of emergency preparedness kit in their car at all times. However, there are simply some things you can’t prepare for even if you wanted to. If you lock your keys in your car, you can’t even get to your emergency kit, for example.
If you don’t have the tools you need, it’s likely we do. Every tow truck comes equipped with the tools you need to get your car fixed and back on the road. We can jump a car; swap in a spare tire; pump air into tires; open a locked out car; and even bring you fuel. If for some reason your car can’t be fixed on-the-spot, we will tow you somewhere local where you can get the car fixed.
Rely on us for car-related emergencies
We pride ourselves in providing excellent roadside assistance. Now that you know some of the ways our services are some of the best you can find, program Speedy G Towing into your phone today for your next roadside emergency. Our dispatch number is (224) 633-1185, and you can request assistance online by visiting http://public.towbook.com/kQw.
Prep Your Emergency Car Kit!
Cars provide us with so much in our day to day lives. They get us to and from work, deliver our kids to their miscellaneous events, and provide sanctuary when we just want to listen to some good music. But for all their benefits, we need to remember that sometimes cars break down. In those moments we need to be ready for whatever situation lies ahead, and Speedy G Towing is here to help you stay safe and stay prepared.
Here are a few basic items you’ll want to keep with you in your car at all times:
- Jumper Cables: This is a pretty obvious item, but essential to any roadside emergency kit. Most cars come with cables but if you’ve misplaced them you can pick up a new pair in most hardware aisles.
- Caution Signs or Reflectors: If you’re stuck on the side of the road, especially on the freeway, you’ll want to make sure other cars knows where you are.
- First-aid Kit: Always good to have, just in case.
- Coolant and Oil: Having too little oil or coolant can cause all sorts of problems, make sure you have extra on hand.
- Flashlight: It’ll be tough to pour that coolant in the dark without one.
- Ice Scraper: For the Chicagoland area, this is always a necessity.
- Speedy G Towing Contact Info: If all else fails and you can’t fix the problem yourself, we’re here to help! Keep our number (224-633-1185) and booking site (http://public.towbook.com/kQw) saved in your phone!
These are just the most basic items you’ll want to include, but if you really want to plan ahead don’t stop there! You can add bottles of water, small snacks, a tool kit, and even a tire patch kit to make sure you’ll be ready for any possibility. No one ever wants to be stuck in an emergency situation, but if the time comes be sure to be prepared!
Take Hassle Out of Moving with Relocation Towing Service
As if our lives weren’t stressful enough, car trouble is a common annoyance for many that can derail an already busy day. It’s even worse when your car breaks down away from home – such as at your work’s parking lot, on a busy road or highway, or in front of a hectic retail store.
Thankfully, you have help in the form of Speedy G Towing. We provide roadside assistance in Schaumburg and other nearby Chicagoland suburbs. We provide quick, effective service – allowing you to get what you need to get your car back on the road. Or, for serious issues, we can get your car towed somewhere to get it fixed so you can get on with the rest of your day.
Types of roadside assistance
The following is just a handful of car-disabling situations that may require roadside assistance.
Flat tires
One of the most common examples of needing roadside assistance is discovering your car has a flat tire. It can be caused by something as simple as running over a nail or hitting a curb at a wrong enough angle that your rim bends and impacts your inner tire.
When you call for help for a flat tire, we come directly to your location and diagnose the tire. For minor flats, we can temporarily patch you up and get you enough air so you can take your car to a mechanic. If that’s not an option, we will install your spare tire for you – allowing you to forgo at least some of the hassle. If you have a flat tire and no spare, we will tow your car to a repair center so you can get it replaced – and then on with the rest of your life.
Jump starts
Did you leave your headlights on by accident all day at work, only to find that your car won’t start because your battery is drained? Don’t bother your coworkers and let us jump start your car for you.
There are other causes of your car not starting, such as a dead battery due to age or extreme weather. We have the tools to diagnose your car’s issues and fix them so you can get on your way.
Towing and winching
Have your found yourself in a ditch, stuck in heavy mud or stranded by water? It’s not likely you’ll be able to get out the situation yourself, so you should give us a call. We can tow just about any vehicle out of a perilous situation using our specialty vehicles and equipment.
Be ready for roadside assistance
One of the best ways to reduce the hassle of roadside car problems is doing this one simple thing: Program our number in your phone! Program (224) 633-1185 for quick roadside assistance in Schaumburg or other nearby Chicagoland suburbs.
Top 3 Things to Know When You Break Down
Safety First
Your physical safety is your top priority. Take a quick self-assessment! If you are injured, seek treatment immediately. If not, assess your vehicle. Is it safe to stay in or near it? Is your vehicle on the shoulder of the road? Is there heavy traffic? And while we’re assessing, how’s the weather? Are you in extreme heat or cold? Is there low visibility on the road? Make any and all adjustments you need to keep yourself safe!
Move That Bus!
Once your safety is secured, you need to get your vehicle off the road. Two things need to happen simultaneously here. You need a tow truck and a destination for where you want your vehicle towed. Most insurance companies provide a towing service included in your coverage. Use it! Travel clubs such as AAA work just as well. Work smarter, not harder. Call your insurance company and be sure you know how many miles are covered in the tow. If you’re working without your insurance company, know that every mile is billed. Find a close destination that is safe and reliable, preferably a local mechanic. Should you be out of data range or without a smartphone, the towing company’s dispatcher is your best resource for local information.
There’s No Uber Out Here
You’ve nailed down your towing company and destination for your vehicle. Now how are you getting home? You can always ride with the driver of the tow truck to your vehicle’s destination, but should you want alternative transportation, do not wait to arrange it! And while you’re at it, don’t forget to notify your employer or loved ones to let them know where you are.
Above all, stay safe out there!
What to look for when you break down on I-90
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 vehicle breaks down on the I-90 or any highway you may travel on. Speedy G Towing is one of the most widely dispatched towing services from the Schaumburg to Elgin area along I-90.
- Safety First- CALL 911. Make sure, if possible, that your vehicle is as far off to the shoulder as it can possibly be. In a situation where it breaks down and you are in the middle of the road, stay in your vehicle and make sure that there is no other traffic before exiting. If you feel comfortable, you can call the non emergency line to let them know you broke down and you’re working to get the situation handled.
- Note your vehicle’s location. Look for mile markers or exit signs. Note landmarks such as service stations, restaurants and gas stations. This will ALL be useful to know when calling for assistance.
- KNOW YOUR OPTIONS! If you CHOOSE TO EXIT your vehicle:
When exiting the vehicle, stay away from oncoming traffic and exit through the other side of the vehicle facing away from traffic.
Be aware of your surroundings. Carry a flashlight or a flare with you if possible, especially in nighttime situations.
If relying on the help of a friendly driver, ask for ID before accepting assistance. Write this information down and leave it with another person or in the vehicle explaining where you are going and when you expect to return. - IF YOU CHOOSE TO STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE: turn the engine off. It is a dangerous risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to leave the vehicle running.
- CALL SPEEDY G TOWING! We are one of the most highly used towing companies along I-90 and have many dispatchers awaiting your call to send one of our highly trained towing specialists to assist you in a timely manner.
You can never predict when you are going to have trouble with your vehicle, make sure you know what to do and always know you can rely on Speedy G Towing to get you where you need to be.
Towing Your Antique Car
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 simply won’t run, finding a competent towing company can relieve the stress of knowing your car will be safely transported to its destination.
One of the most important things to do when having your antique car towed, is to make sure it is clean and detailed. This can help reduce the risk of missing something during an inspection, which in turn can turn into a liability claim gone wrong. Keeping your car in the best condition in general will help preserve the longevity of your antique vehicle.
Keep in mind that in the State of Illinois, you are required to have special plates for these cars. Vehicles displaying these plates may only be driven to and from an antique auto show or exhibition, service station or demonstration, so having a 24 hour tow service such as SpeedyG on hand is nothing short of convenient and helpful. Let us get your most valuable vehicle where it needs to be, when it needs to be
We’d LOVE to know how well we TOW!
We know that in the chicagoland area, you have many options to choose from when your vehicle needs a tow. Speedy G is one of the most well known and honest towing companies around the chicagoland area. Speedy G has thousands of happy customers since they sWe LOVE getting reviews and hearing your feedback. Here are a few customers we were able to make smile. We hope to earn your trust as we have theirs!
“We dont call them personally, but we suggest customers that call us to give speedy g towing a call if they need a tow.
All we can is their speed is no joke. They have probably delivered over 30 cars here within the year and it is always within an hour with getting off the phone with one of our customers.” HorseStable Automotive, Google
“They were very professional when answering the phone and were a third of the price of their competitors the car was 30 min away from the home and the whole ordeal took a little over an hour. Very courtieous driver that called to ask where exactly we wanted the car dropped off. I also loved the way that when i called to change a minor detail a different person answered the phone and knew exactly what i was calling for, i didn’t have to explain my self a second time. Great customer service..” – Olivia R., Google
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