Can Towing Ruin the Transmission?
Can Towing a Vehicle Damage Its Transmission? Do you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission? Do you need it towed to the shop or some other location? Are you worried about possible damage from the tow? Here at O’Hare Towing Service & Semi Truck Heavy Duty Wrecker Service & Semi Truck Heavy Duty Wrecker, we understand […]
Can You Call a Tow Truck During the Stay-At-Home Order?
Yes, you can call a tow truck during the stay-at-home order in Illinois. As emergency responders, we here at O’Hare Towing Service & Semi Truck Heavy Duty Wrecker Service & Semi Truck Heavy Duty Wrecker are considered essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic. If you need a tow, call us now! We’re open 24/7 and have […]
How to Stop Illegal Parking at Your Business
Hire a Towing Company to Prevent Illegal Parking Nothing is worse than having drivers illegally parking on your property. If there are limited spaces because your business gets a lot of traffic, that’s one thing. However, when parking spots are being taken up by non-customers or people who don’t work at your company, it can […]
Tips For Recovering a Car Stuck in the Mud
Car Stuck in the Mud? Follow This Guide for Vehicle Recovery Getting stuck in the mud, or even sand is incredibly frustrating. Unfortunately, the ground can get very soggy come the rainy spring season, and waterlogged mud creates lots of opportunities for vehicles to get stuck. Before heading out in your car, especially after heavy rainfall, […]
What to Do After a Fender Bender
So You’ve Been in a Minor Accident: Now What? Minor accidents are often the most frustrating and confusing to deal with. When it’s something small that could easily be avoided, it feels like a nuisance more than anything. Car owners often get flustered after minor accidents, not knowing what to do and wanting to get […]
What Do I Do If I Get Locked Out of My Car?
Towing Services for Car Lockouts Most people will agree that one of the most frustrating things to experience is a car lockout. We’ve all been there. You’re in a hurry, and right after you shut the car door, you realize you left the keys sitting on the seat. Or maybe you are out and about […]
Winter Towing Tips: How to Stay Safe While Waiting for a Tow Truck in the Snow
Prepare Your Car Before the Snow Hits Winter is upon us, and you never know when a winter storm is going to blow snow our way. Waking up and realizing you are stuck at home for a snow day is one thing. Being out and having your car get stuck or break down in the […]
A Brief History of Recovery Towing
The Original Towing and Recovery Towing and recovery services have been around for a long time. It’s one of those things that you don’t even think about never having existed. Like kids with cell phones, towing is something that is often overlooked, and the invention of this useful service often forgotten. Just as technology has […]
The Four Different Types of Tow Trucks
The Four Variations of Tow Trucks Depending on your current standing, emergency towing could be a lifesaver to you, a necessary service, or could be a word that you probably don’t want to hear for a while. Whatever the case may be, it would still be prudent for you to understand what towing is and the types […]
How to Stay Safe While Waiting for Your Preferred Towing Service
Don’t Endanger Yourself While Waiting on a Tow Breaking down on the side of the road can be a pretty deflating experience, especially if you were all psyched up to arrive at your destination on time. You may get out of your vehicle to try and find what the problem could be and whether it […]