Alans Towing and Auto

What happens when ... your vehicle is towed

Everyone has seen cars stranded on the side of the road But, what happens to the vehicles once they're towed away?

The Ten Worst Ways To Tow A Car

Most Jalopnik readers possess a enough common sense to know how to tow a car, but just in case, they've identified ten ways you shouldn't try to transport your vehicle.

When You Need a 24 Hour Towing Company

What are the most common cases when you need to have to contact your trusted 24 hour towing company? Can you think of some situations of the top of your head?

What Are Drivers Required To Do When Traffic Signals Are Out?

Traffic Tuesday- What are drivers required to do when traffic signals are out? If you have lived in Florida through one summer, you have probably run into the situation where you are driving and come across an intersection where the lights are not working. This is a situation that is happening acr

Understanding Trailer Hitch Receiver Classes I Know Before You Tow

Learn which hitch is right for you, your truck, and towing equipment.

Transmission Switch Issues to be Aware of

Being able to diagnose the types of problems that can occur with a transmission switch will not only help you to maintain your car, but also to save money. Being aware…Read more ›

I have Full Coverage, is towing included on my Auto Policy?

“It’s always something!” Thats what my Grandmama told me today as I told her a story about how we had to use our roadside assistance. She is right, there is always “somethin…

What Is Towing Capacity?

If you can tow a space shuttle, you can tow a boat.

Using Mirrors While Towing

Standard size mirrors may not be enough to get the job done when towing.

Properly Storing and Towing a Tender

Special skillset needed for safe towing

TOWING a caravan or trailer of any kind requires a different skill set compared to normal motoring.

How To Repair The Towing Eye

Your tow eye takes a lot of stress and that can weaken the attachment over time. Here's how to replace it or strengthen the area around it …

Engineered to Conquer: Towing Capability

The most capable truck GMC has ever built, the Next Generation Sierra Heavy Duty was engineered to conquer. GMC Chief Engineer Marissa We...

Boat Towing: How Much Truck is Enough?

Towing tough sledding when ice, snow hit

Robert and Danica O’Dell call their tow truck drivers “problem solvers,” and they had a lot of problems to solve this week, including some that they couldn’t completely.

7 Great SUVs Designed for Towing Heavy Loads

We've listed seven of our favorite new SUVs that allow you tow heavy loads.