It may seem a bit early to be talking about winter weather, but cold fronts and snow are soon to arrive, and it’s better to be prepared and ready than to have to adapt in the moment. Fall and winter driving present certain challenges. Visibility...
No one wants or expects to end up with a vehicle emergency and stranded on the side of the road, but it does happen. Imagine you are out on the road at night and suddenly the steering wheel goes stiff beneath your grip; you pull...
The excellent staff at City Towing ensures that every customer feels comfort-able and secure that their automobiles will be taken care of properly. The friendly and reliable drivers do their best to ensure that all work is done to satisfaction and since City Towing is...
Did you know that summer’s high temperatures are wearing out your battery? It’s true. And in fact, summer heat can be harder on your vehicle’s battery than the wintertime’s lows. And oftentimes those wintertime dead batteries were depleted long before they actually died. All batteries will...
It’s likely that everyone has heard of a transmission. But how many people know exactly what the transmission does? The term gets tossed around when vehicles quit working and when warranties on vehicle purchases are signed. Put simply, the transmission is a gear box that...
As your vehicle advances in age, it will undergo considerable wear and tear, and wear and tear will lead to problems. Preventative maintenance will not only ensure that current problems are fixed, but it will also prevent small problems from becoming much larger. But what...
Tire balance is an oftentimes an overlooked component of routine vehicle maintenance. But I t’s important, and should be a scheduled maintenance service performed at similar intervals to the common oil change. If the tires on your vehicle are in top shape then your vehicle...
Many of us have a vehicle we use only on occasion that we keep parked in a garage or covered beneath a sheet in the back alley. The vehicle runs perfectly fine, but it’s used for special purpose: i.e. a truck used to haul yard waste to the dump,...
Your vehicle’s engine is a complex system of components. These components are all moving parts, working together, and all require a generous amount of lubrication from oil to function. Engine oil helps to lubricate, but it also helps to keep the engine cool and to clean the moving parts...
Oil leaks are common, especially with older vehicles that haven’t been serviced regularly. One reason for an oil leak is that it’s been far too long since the last oil change. It could also be a sign that an engine gasket or an oil seal...