Quick answer: Most car batteries last three to five years, according to AAA. In Texas, plan on the short end of that range. Summer heat does the lasting damage inside the battery. The first cold mornings of fall simply expose it. If your battery is three or more years old, test it in September or […]
How Much Does a Tow Cost in Dallas County? Check the Legal Caps Before You Pay
Quick answer: A tow you call for yourself has no state price cap in Texas. A tow you did not ask for does. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) caps a light-duty private property tow at $272. Inside Dallas city limits, the cap drops to $165. Storage at an impound lot adds up […]
Who Really Needs a Flatbed Tow Truck?
Car trouble is stressful. Choosing the wrong towing service can make it worse. Most people picture a wheel-lift truck pulling a car with two tires on the road. That can work in some situations. In many others, a flatbed is the safer and smarter choice. A flatbed loads the entire vehicle onto a platform so […]