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EL CAJON, Calif. — A 50-plus tow truck procession took place Saturday in honor of tow truck driver Dale Alan Pumphrey who died while servicing a car on New Year’s Eve. “Everyone is here showing our respect, doing a last ride for our friend,” said Yousif, a AAA tow truck driver, and Pumphrey’s friend. “It’s […]

Our experts answer readers' insurance questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess insurance products). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. Getting stuck on the side of the road because of a flat tire, car issue, or lack of fuel can be a […]

A Peterbilt tractor equipped with Aurora Innovation's self-driving system. (AP)   Driverless trucks with no humans on board will soon cruise Texas highways if three startup firms have their way, despite objections from critics who say financial pressures, not safety, is behind the timetable. After years of testing, Aurora Innovation, Kodiak Robotics and Gatik AI expect to remove […]

Nonetheless, plug-in hybrids still remain the majority of the manufacturer's rechargeable car sales. Jan 7, 2024 at 10:19am ET Toyota Motor North America (Toyota and Lexus brands) reports that its vehicle sales in the United States during the fourth quarter of 2023 amounted to 619,661 units. That's a 15% increase year-over-year. For the full year, […]

SAN DIEGO — The life of a tow truck driver hit and killed on New Years Eve is being celebrated. Dale Alan Pumphrey was struck while working to move a car on State Route 125 in San Diego County near Jamacha Road. Friends and family held a procession Saturday. Tow trucks drove from El Cajon […]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As snow fell around the Kansas City metro Friday, towing companies like Santa Fe Tow Service were on standby ready to help drivers in slippery conditions. “As temperatures drop, everything will start to freeze,” Office Manager Kaileigh Kupchin said. She said they haven’t been too busy thanks to warmer temperatures than […]

Unexpected nighttime phone calls rarely bring good news. I can think of only one recent exception to this rule, back before Thanksgiving. At 12:30 a.m., my daughter Audrey called my cellphone. I tensed up when her name was on the screen. Car wreck? Grandson sick or injured? Burglary? None of the above. She had overnight […]

Submitted photo Five Star Towing owner Eric Platz pulls a semi out of a snow-covered ditch. It hasn’t snowed much at all this winter so far, but like it or not, its wintertime and sooner or later a major snowstorm will happen. In the past five years, snowy or icy road conditions were reported in […]

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. Jan 5, 2024 11:34 am PST | Updated Jan 5, 2024 2:41 pm PST LA MESA, CA — The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. Stories near […]

Things To Consider When Selecting a Roadside Assistance Company Range of Services Most roadside assistance plans offer all the services you might need – from towing and tire changes to fluid deliveries, jump-starts, and lockout support. However, providers and plans can vary quite a bit in the quantity or limitations of those services, the extra […]