Here’s a guide to some useful tips you can follow to avoid a towing emergency in the Chicago area as prepared by the professional Chicagoland vehicle recovery team here at Chicago Towing.

• Make sure that you maintain all of your vehicle fluid levels. if you let fluid levels in your vehicle get too low, your car could easily overheat or stall. check your oil and fluid levels once a month, and do it more often if you are driving in hot or Dusty conditions.
•  Pay close attention to the air pressure and tread depth of your tires. when tires get too low on air, they can easily blow out during driving. If Tire Treads get too shallow, you can easily lose control of your vehicle. avoid a breakdown by keeping your tires and top quality condition.
•  Make sure that your vehicle’s brake and suspension are regularly serviced. This is absolutely important, as brake and suspension issues occurring while driving can lead to severe and dangerous accidents.  bring your vehicle into a shop for breaking suspension checks twice a year. We also recommend regularly changing the oil of your vehicle yourself.
•  Make sure that your vehicle belts and hoses are in good condition. make sure to replace them as soon as possible if you notice any signs of damage or wear.
•  Keep an emergency kit inside your vehicle complete with supplies like water, food, a first aid kit, a blanket, and jumper cables. This will prove  very useful if you ever get stranded in a remote area.
•  Educate yourself as to what the warning lights on your vehicle dashboard means. If you notice one of the warnings when lights turn on, bring your car in for immediate servicing. If you ignore the warning lights in your vehicle, it can lead to sudden and dangerous breakdowns.
• Keep a close eye on the gas level of your vehicle especially during long trips. keep an almost full gas tank as much as possible while you’re on a road trip, and go to a gas station as soon as you notice your tank dipping.

 What are the most common car issues?

 The most common car issues are engine problems caused by coolant leaks, worn parts, and oil leaks;  flat tires;  dead car batteries;  worn out brakes;  and car suspension issues.