How to Self-Recover Your Rig When You’re Solo and Miles From Help
Exploring the backcountry alone offers an unmatched sense of freedom, but that solitude quickly turns into a serious challenge when your vehicle loses...
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Expert advice, towing tips, and road safety guides from the team at Thompsons Auto Repair & Towing.
How to Get Your Insurance to Cover a Tow Bill You Already Paid Out of Pocket
Dealing with a sudden vehicle breakdown is stressful enough without worrying if your insurance towing coverage will actually pay you back after you’ve...
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5 Fast Fixes for a Nail in Your Tire
Discovering a puncture on a chilly January morning is a frustrating experience, but knowing exactly how to handle a nail in tire can turn a…
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5 Quick Fixes When Your Car Won’t Start
There is nothing quite as frustrating as heading out for your morning commute in Mesa only to discover your car wont start, leaving you stranded…
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How to Free a Car Stuck in Ditch Fast
Finding yourself with a car stuck in ditch is a stressful way to start the new year, but reacting calmly and knowing the right recovery…
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How to Shift Your Car Into Neutral for Towing When the Battery Is Completely Dead
It is practically a rite of passage to face a silent engine on a freezing January morning, but realizing you cannot even move the vehicle…
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How to Cold Start a Car in Freezing Temps
As the calendar turns to January 2026, drivers in Mesa and throughout the Valley are waking up to brisk mornings that can test the limits…
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How to Secure a Discounted Tow Rate Without Haggling with a Grumpy Dispatcher
Starting the new year with a vehicle breakdown is stressful enough without the added anxiety of an unpredictable bill or a tense conversation with a…
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How to Vet a “Tow Truck Near Me” Search Result in Under 60 Seconds
When you find yourself stranded on the side of the Loop 202 or US 60 in the middle of the post-holiday rush, typing tow truck…
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