What to Do While You Wait for a Tow Truck
Broken down on I-90 or stuck in a parking lot? Here’s how to stay safe, what to tell the tow company, and what to grab before your vehicle is hooked up.
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Towing
What to do when you break down, how vehicles should be towed, getting unstuck in a North Idaho winter, and what goes into a towing bill.
Flatbed or Wheel-Lift? How Your Vehicle Should Be Towed
Not every vehicle should be towed the same way. Why all-wheel drive, electric and low-slung cars often need a flatbed, when a wheel-lift is the better tool, and what to tell the tow company.
Stuck in the Snow in North Idaho: What to Do (and What Not To)
Slid into a snowbank or a ditch? How to get unstuck safely, when to stop spinning the tires and call for a winch-out, and the winter kit every North Idaho vehicle should carry.
What Goes Into a Towing Bill (and How to Avoid Surprises)
Hook-up fees, mileage, winching, storage: what you’re actually paying for when you get a tow, what Idaho law says about towing charges, and simple ways to keep the bill down.