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As NASCAR seeks a way for cars to drive back to pit road on flat tires, series officials will have drivers stay in their cars and be towed to pit road this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. NASCAR used that policy last weekend at Auto Club Speedway. This is not viewed by competitors as […]

When it comes to vehicles with heavy hauling capabilities, pickup trucks usually come to mind. However, there are many SUVs that, when properly equipped, can tow nearly as much or more than most compact pickup trucks. That means if you need a vehicle for towing a boat or camper, but don’t require a pickup truck […]

Misfortune can happen while your trucks are on the road despite your best efforts. It could be an accident involving another motor vehicle or a mechanical issue that leaves you on the side of the highway. In these situations, you will need a heavy-duty towing service to get your truck moving again. Anyone with Internet […]

A Ukrainian cartoon of a blue tractor towing a Russian tank has gone viral on Twitter, mocking the Russian invasion that has continued for far longer than either Russian President Vladimir Putin or most military analysts anticipated. The animated clip first appeared on a Ukrainian TikTok account, posted by @paola_zandar. The clip was later shared […]

Roadside assistance is typically optional, but if you have ever been stranded on the side of the road without help, you may find the coverage essential. Considering that the average cost of getting your car towed is between $75 to $125, a single tow could offset the cost of roadside assistance for a year or […]

Doris Morales walked to her car one day last summer to take her daughter to a critical doctor’s appointment. But when she got to her parking spot at her Commerce City apartment building, she realized the vehicle had been towed. Morales had expired plates. Her hours as a housekeeper had been cut during the pandemic, […]

Roadside assistance is a coverage benefit provided by car insurance, car warranty, and roadside assistance companies that help you get back on the road in the event that your vehicle breaks down. How Roadside Assistance Works Typically, car insurance provides partner with local networks of businesses including mechanics, towing companies, and other roadside assistance professionals […]

Many auto insurers provide roadside assistance coverage. They may market it as an add-on to your policy for just a few dollars a year. But it can damage your bottom line to the tune of much, much more than its cost according to money expert Clark Howard. He calls this coverage “a cynical attempt of […]

When your car breaks down, the right roadside assistance program can be a lifesaver. However, consumer advocate Clark Howard says one seller of these programs is best avoided. Many auto insurance companies offer a roadside assistance program. Because you already get your car coverage from this provider, it can be tempting — and convenient — […]

Next time you get a flat tire, need a jumpstart or a tow, you might want to think twice about who you call for help. "I went out to the driveway, had a flat tire," Rhonda Long Mar said. It was one of those mornings in March 2019 for Long Mar who discovered a flat […]