By Eddie 'Sarge' Tolbert August 21, 2015
Lots of sizes new and used tires. Fast Service. They now sell cars. I purchased a nice 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee from them. ...read more
By JANICE T. at SureCritic July 10, 2014
I hate when there is something wrong with my car, but these guys always fix it. My care was making a loud noise and now it drives like a new car. Great place to bring your car. ...read more
By CONNIE J. at SureCritic June 25, 2014
I give them 5 stars because they are great and honest,i will be coming back. ...read more
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By Chicago Planet Towing November 10, 2009
Our goal is to provide you with useful information about our company that we hope makes it easier for you to do business with us. At this site, you will discover all about our services, as well as our courteous and resourceful staff. Feel free to browse around this site. If you have comments or questions about our products or services, or simply need more information and want to contact us, click on the contact button on any page within this site. Thanks for visiting and we look forward to serving you. Number One Question Asked: Why Does It Cost So Much To Have My Car Towed? Time and time again we hear customers ask: "Why does it cost so much to have my car towed? "Well, we think it's time you got a straight answer. Facts About Towing Don't judge charges solely by the time a tower spends with your car. When a professional wrecker and tow truck operator arrives to pick up or provide roadside assistance service to your vehicle, many costs have already been incurred just to get the tow truck there, ready and prepared to complete the job. To provide towing service costs money. These costs (overhead), as in any business, are passed on to the consumer. The charge for such services cannot be judged solely on the time it takes for the operator to tow or perform roadside service to your vehicle. A big part of overhead expenses is attributed to the constant maintenance and replacement of tools and equipment and the constant need for fuel (to run the trucks 24 hours a day, 365 days a year). Tow Trucks aren't like regular vehicles. It's not like buying a pickup truck. It's much more expensive than that. The added expense of office equipment, and supplies must also be recovered in the cost of doing business. These elements combined with insurance, expenses (such as rent, additional employees, phones, water, electric, etc...), driver salaries, employee benefits, and profit are all used to determine the selling cost of towing services. When you pay to have your car towed, you receive the value of the wrecker operator's years of experience, skill, and knowledge. Operating a wrecker and towing a vehicle are learned skills, not something just anyone can do without proper training. Many operators pay to attend towing and recovery courses, and take examinations to become certified in their line of work. Sometimes a wrecker operator will arrive at the scene to find the customer no longer needs a tow. This may still result in a fee because there is still overhead expense involved in getting to the job. If your towing service charge is more than you expected, remember, good service doesn't just happen. Operating a dependable service business that provides reliable service requires organization, competent management, and a substantial capital investment. ...read more
By Chicago Planet Towing November 09, 2009
Eventually, you will have to purchase new tires for your vehicle. 16-inch and 17-inch tires are popular, but you need to make sure you choose the right size tire for your vehicle. Tires are coded with a long number on the side of the tire. This number gives you the size when you know what you are look... ...read more
There are a few things that you should consider before purchasing new tires for your vehicle. The biggest decision that you have to make is what type of tires you need. In order to determine that type of tire that you need you will need to know the height and width of the tire, the tire tread, and the... ...read more