Could a Tow Truck Driver survive a Zombie Outbreak?

First, this post is purely for entertainment, and does not represent the beliefs of Buzz’s Towing even though it’s posted on our site. Now that that’s out of the way, Could a Tow Truck driver survive a zombie outbreak? With all of the tools that tow truck drivers carry, I would have to say it’s possible.

In the zombie survival guide by Max Brooks he says, “The best weapon is one that doesn’t need to be re-loaded.” Almost every tow truck carries J-hooks which could be very effective in fighting hordes of the undead. Keep in mind that this is purely for entertainment. Now, a J-hook is attached to a chain, and used to secure the vehicle. These are most commonly found on flatbed tow trucks. A tow truck driver could swing this over his head creating distance between him and the rising dead, or be used in close combat. A J-hook could be extremely effective and would have to be my number one choice in tow truck driver survival tools.

Most tow trucks on the road today carry hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, and other hand tools. These are all great close combat tools, but I’m not looking to hug a zombie. In masses the undead would take serious athletic ability to conquer with blunt objects like hand tools, and while I know a few that could handle this, most of the tow truck drivers I’ve seen aren’t athletic. So, how would the non-athletic survive?

Survival in any situation comes down to two things:

1. Willingness to survive
2. Ingenuity

If you don’t contain these to attributes, I really don’t think you’ll stand a chance. You have to want to survive, and deep down contain that drive to stay alive. The world would become a very different landscape that I’m sure many of the world is not prepared for. Are you prepared to want to live, and to want to survive for a greater cause? How much drive to you have? Second, could you find shelter, food, safety, and warmth in the aftermath. Most people know how to make cookies, but making fire without matches is a different story.

So, could a tow truck driver survive a zombie outbreak? I think it would depend on the person. They carry some tools on their trucks that would make great weapons for fighting the undead, and could cause havok on hordes of zombies…

Epic Towing Fails

Towing Fails

So this morning we fired up our video editing software, and decided to do a small compilation of epic towing fails. This is a test to see if a towing fail or automotive fail web series will catch attention. If you like the video please bookmark, google +, or even like on facebook. The better the response the more information we will bring you, and the more towing fails we will be able to supply.

While we have yet to catch any towing fails from towing in colorado springs, we will try to bring you more entertaining videos more often.

Five Safe Driving Tips Every Driver Should Know

Safe Driving Tips

Even with carpooling becoming more and more popular, according to the 2000 census, there are more than 112 million people that Schreiber carpool to work daily. With all of these people on the road, drivers need to take every percussionary  measure to ensure they arrive to their destination safely. Below are some safe driving tips to help you drive safe in your travels:

1. Safe Driving tip number one : Follow the recommended service intervals found in your vehicle’s owner’s manual. This will include changing your oil every 3000 miles or 5000 miles if you use fully synthetic, rotating your tires, checking tire pressure, and checking hoses and belts for cracks. It would also be a good decision to check your air filters, and this would include your in cabin filters.
2. Safe Driving tip number two :Always carry an emergency kit in your vehicle. A standard emergency kit would come with a first aid kit, battery jumper cables, a flashlight, flares, extra batteries, a blinking safety triangle, and some water. Having an emergency kit in your vehicle is a necessity, and can save your life.
3. Safe Driving tip number three :This next step may seem like a no-brainer, but you should always Buckle up. Every day we drive down the road and we see the signs: click it or ticket. One safety belts are used correctly, that includes the lap and shoulder belt, it can reduce the risk of fatal injury to front seat passengers by 45%. Using your seatbelt can also significantly reduce the risk of being thrown from the vehicle in a rollover accident.
4. Safe Driving tip number four :Before you take out on the open road take time to map out your route. In this day and age I wouldn’t just punch it into your GPS and hit the road. Beware of traffic and construction. Another thing to take into consideration would be weather advisories along your route, so you can plan alternate routes if these conditions affect your route.
5. Safe Driving tip number five : Do whatever it takes to reduce driver distraction. Traffic, construction, and careless drivers are distractions that are beyond your control. Nevertheless you can dramatically reduce the risk traffic accidents by decreasing the distractions inside of your car. If you happen to be driving at night on your road trip, to reduce glare from lights inside the car, your passengers may want to consider a product such as a book light that they will be reading. Try a new steering wheel controls to change radio stations or CDs. Don’t text and drive. If you will be talking on your cell phone while you are driving, it would probably be a good idea to use a Bluetooth device. There’s much more that you can do to stop driver distractions that we didn’t cover here. Just take a second to consider there is anything that may take the drivers eyes off of the road for just a second, and that could be considered a distraction.

No matter what your destination is, you see suggestions and hopefully you’ll arrive at your destination safely. Always plan ahead, if you need towing colorado springs call Buzz’s Towing Service, and happy travels.

Local Towing

Towing Colorado Springs is a tough job, and dangerous job sometimes. We can handle all of your local towing needs in Colorado Springs. We offer flat rates as long as you stay within the city limits. Anything outside of the city limits is a hookup fee plus mileage, which will be disclosed when service is ordered. We’ve been towing for over 35 years, and have built relationships with garage owners, customers, neighbors, and friends. We would love the opportunity to tow your vehicle wherever you need it towed in Colorado Springs. Although Colorado Springs has grown significantly over the years, there are some addresses that are Colorado Springs addresses, but may not be included in local towing rates.

Local Towing

We tow all of the following vehicles:

• Honda
• Acura
• Toyota
• Mazda
• Porche
• Lexus
• Ford
• Chevy
• Subaru
• Saab
• Cadillac
• Mitsubishi
• Dodge
• And more!

Here’s a list of cars we don’t tow:

• ….Sorry Can’t think of any.

Who do you trust for your local towing?

We keep up with all of the latest towing trends and towing equipment. Our goal is to make sure your car arrives to its destination safe. We understand that most of the population of Colorado Springs depends on their vehicles on a daily basis, and we handle every vehicle as if it was our own. Buzz’s Towing Service is here to serve you with all of your local towing needs.

Towed into a Tree

Towed into a tree

While you may not see many towing fails in Colorado Springs, this list is definately entertaining. I’m going to give a good mixture of videos and pics. So as promised:

Just a tip: Make sure your steering wheel doesn’t lock up. Or just Hire a Tow truck company…

Panic really sets in when they see they’re being towed into a tree

It’s so great! You can see the tree coming and hear the panic as they’re focus is on turning the wheel. John must be the guy towing the car. Yelling for John just isn’t good enough at this point.

How could being towed into a tree been prevented:

turning the key, and turning the wheel.

Would you rather hire a professional towing company or get towed into a tree? Need a towing professional Call Buzz’s Towing Service. We offer Towing in Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas.

We promise to always do our best to not have your car towed into a tree.

Long Distance Towing

We offer long distance towing

Buzz’s Towing Service offers long distance towing that covers most of the state. We’ll handle your vehicle with care and get it where you need it to be. We’ve always offered long distance towing to our customers, and we’ve towed vehicles to:

• Breckenridge
• Denver
• Gunnison
• Buena Vista
• Woodland Park

Where ever you need your car, truck, van, or SUV towed, we’ll handle your long distance towing. We’ve towed thousands of vehicles long distance and have got them to their destination safely. We follow all Colorado Department of Transportation guidelines, and all of our trucks are registered with a P.U.C. number. We are fully insured and bonded to tow your vehicle any distance it may need to go. Call for a quote and let Buzz’s Towing Service handle all your long distance towing needs.

Are You Ready For Cold Weather Driving?

Cold weather comes every year for most of the United States, and for some states more than others.

Cold weather driving can be stressful

on a lot of the older vehicles on the road that don’t have the technology that new cars contain. Ice snow, and other extreme winter weather can cause the roads to become hazardous due to ice and snow.

As fall will soon come to a close, and the Colorado ski resorts start pumping out snow, have your mechanic check some of the following on your vehicle.

This will help you prepare for cold weather driving!

Have your mechanic check the heating system. Driving in extreme weather conditions can be dangerous, and especially if your cold. Cold joints and muscles can slow reaction time as muscles tighten. Windows can become frozen, and without your vehicles heating system working properly this can become extremely dangerous.

Check your battery to make sure that your battery is working properly. If you battery has corrosion on the terminals this can be the cause of a bad cell. As the battery heats up, gasses excape and cause the terminals to corrode. Most of the hydrogen gas does not escape from under the hood, and has time to corrode the terminals. You need all of the cells to work properly as starting your vehicle in cold weather conditions is a very heavy drain on the battery. You can clean the battery teminals with water and baking soda, coke, or a battery terminal solution from and autoparts store. We would suggest that you just replace the battery, because a leak can cause a week cell in the battery.

Make sure that your wind shield wipers are working properly, and that your vehicles windshield washer fluid resorvior is full of regular washer fluid, or you can get a mixture that contains de-icer. Your windshield wipers will be brushing away a lot of snow, water, and ice, so it’s important to check to make sure they’re working properly. It would be a good idea to keep an emergency bottle of windshield wiper fluid in your car, you may be using it a lot to keep you windshield clean when driving on wet roads.

Your coolant system should be flushed every two years. Antifreeze can stop you vehicles engine from freezing in weather of about 30 to 40 degrees below zero.

Check with a local tire shop that you trust to make sure your winter radials have enough tred left on your tires to make it through the winter season. While all season radials are a good choice, we would suggest getting a pair of winter tires for areas of the United States that see a large amount of snow fall. All season radial tires will not give you the same performance that a good set of winter tires would in ice and snow conditions. Winter tires tend to have a more blocked edge, and that’s where they get their traction.

Remember to fully clean your vehicles windows of all snow and ice before starting your trip. There are also certain items to keep in your vehicle during the winter. Remember Drive the speed limit and drive safe!

The next thing you need is a cold weather driving emergency kit.

Items to have in your winter driving emergency kit:

Snow Scraper. We suggest having a snow scraper with a snow brush on the end. This will allow you to scrape off the ice and also allow you to brush off the snow with minimum effort.

Having some De-icer in your vehicle will allow you to spread it on the road in the event you become stuck.

Blankets are a necessity when driving in winter conditions. In the event that you become stuck or stranded, having warm blankets could mean life or death.

A small first aid kit for accidents.

Jumper or Booster Cables could come in handy if your battery doesn’t have enough of a charge to start your vehicle. Jumper Cables can also allow you to help someone else out in the event they don’t have Booster Cables.

A small tool kit with a flashlight is extremely handy to have in the event of a break down.

Extra water is a must. Your body can survive for days, weeks, and even months without food, but it won’t last long without being hydrated. In the event you become stranded for a long period, you can pull a Bear Grylls and drink your own urine. Now, we are not suggesting that you do this, but in extreme situations, it can mean life or death. Be carefull in this cold weather driving season.

my car was illegally towed

If you think your car was illegally towed

from an apartment complex, parking lot, or off of the side of the road then you should contact your states Public Utilities Commission. The P.U.C. for Colorado Can be reached here.

Scammers are in every industry, it’s just a fact we must live with. As we make tools to make it harder for them we just engineer smarter scammers. Towing scammers have no intention to tow your vehicle, they just want the money to release your car. I can almost guarantee that if you come out to find your car or truck in the process of being towed, and it has every right to be there, threaten to contact P.U.C. and any tow truck driver that’s ran into these guys will let you go. Report them anyway, you’ll be saving a neighbor.

The public utilities commission for the state of Colorado doesn’t mess around. I’ve heard stories about how these guys are worse than the I.R.S.

If there is any more information that you think you could contribute, please contact us.

Illegally towed cars is becoming a great cash source for scammers.

Most of us depend on our cars every day, and we may park in one parking lot and walk through another to go to a store because there was no parking. This is perfect for them, because they watch you do this. When you come out of the store your supposed to find them hooking your car to the tow truck. THEY DON”T WANT TO TOW IT! The towing scammers are prepared for the conflict, but they know that you’ll pay to get the car released, because the charges will only get higher if you don’t.

What you should do if you think your car’s illegally towed.

If your think your car was illegally towed then contact your states Public Utilites Commission. In the state of Colorado every “for hire” towing company must have a P.U.C. number. Like I said before illegally towed vehicles is a cash cow to scammers that prey on the unsuspecting consumers. Most towing companies don’t operate like this, and this article is designed to inform consumers of what scammers are up to.

Do your research to make sure that all guidelines were followed by the towing company if your car was towed. A little note “All illegally parked cars must have a waiver signed by the property manager, or owner. Otherwise your car may have been illegally towed.”

How to Find a Great Towing Company

Buzz’s Towing Colorado Springs has helped thousands of

customers

for over thirty years, and we always strive to give customers that excellence they deserve. Knowing how to find a great towing company could be quite the battle if you don’t know where to start.

Here are our top five ways to find a great towing company:

1. Do they advertise how many years they’ve been in business? Many of the towing companies you see online could be fly by night companies, and could easily damage your car from inexperience of the industry.
2. Are they insured and bonded? This is one thing many companies may not advertise, because it may not seem important to them in their advertising space. All towing companies need to be insured and bonded now in the state of Colorado.
3. Do they have bad reviews? If a company’s listing is filled with nothing but five star reviews their may be a problem. There is a way to tell if the company writes fake reviews about itself, but I won’t go into detail here. Many businesses now days will write they’re own reviews, so a mixture of good and bad reviews shows that many of the reviews could be real.
4. Does the owner respond to bad reviews? This shows that an owner cares about his business and will attempt to make things right.
5. How well does the driver answer all of your questions? Any tow truck driver that has been in the industry for over a year should be able to answer all of your questions without beating around the bush. They will help you understand the best way to tow your vehicle, and why.

These are just some ways you can identify a great towing company in Colorado Springs.

Checkout this video of a great towing fail. If you have any questions about how to find a great towing company feel free to call us any time 24 hours a day.