6 Ways To Avoid a Surprise Vehicle Breakdown

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These days, it seems like there are more cars than people in the world. Because of that, car breakdowns are becoming all the more prevalent, especially throughout British Columbia. So, chances are you will encounter a vehicle breakdown at one point or another. Trust us, our towing truck company deals with a lot of them. However, while not completely avoidable, … Read More

What To Do If Your Car Overheats?

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Have you ever had a car overheat? Or perhaps you are dreading the day it might happen. While incredibly common, an overheating engine can be stressful and dangerous. Especially if you don’t know what to do. While your first instinct might be to panic, this won’t be the most productive use of your energy. The number one thing that should … Read More

4 Reasons Why You Should Call a Towing Company for an Overturned Vehicle

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An overturned vehicle is one of the worst scenarios for a driver. It’s scary, dangerous, and something no driver dreams of experiencing – in fact, it’s usually the scene of nightmares. Typically, a vehicle overturn is caused by speeding, a collision, or an attempt to avoid a collision. All of which can have life-threatening impacts. Not only can this cause … Read More

Towing vs Roadside Assistance – What’s the Difference?

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While often used interchangeably, the terms ‘roadside assistance’ and ‘towing’ serve very different purposes. While both share the goal of getting your vehicle out of a tricky situation, they entail different courses of action. However, despite their differences, a reputable towing company will likely offer both professional towing services and roadside assistance to their customers. This ensures they have the … Read More

Drive Safely with These Tips in Mind

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Are you looking for ways to stay safe on the road? We’re glad to hear it. As a towing company in Burnaby, Vancouver, Coquitlam, and beyond, we see many cases of collisions that could have been avoided with certain precautions in mind. While driving is a common, everyday skill that many people use, this can cause drivers to be overconfident … Read More

Stuck in an Emergency Towing Situation? Take These 5 Steps to Safety

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A car breaking down on the side of the road has to be one of the most stressful situations for a driver. Whether your vehicle experiences engine failure, a blown tire, or a collision, it’s important to take precautions in these emergency situations. Before you head out on any drive – especially a long one – make sure you have … Read More

Most Common Roadside Emergencies in Vancouver & How to Avoid Them

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We all know how stressful it is if your car breaks down, especially on the busy Vancouver highways. Not all of us are prepared to deal with an emergency, but having preventative tips makes things a lot smoother. Common roadside emergencies are easy to navigate, or avoid altogether, if you’re prepared! We have all heard the horror stories of calling … Read More

What to Do When You Take Your Car Out of Storage

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There is nothing better than putting on some good music and driving down a scenic route with the wind in your hair. Taking your car out of a long period of slumber is exciting but involves some minor tasks to ensure your own safety, and the safety of the car, during those sweet cinematic joyrides.  To ensure you don’t need … Read More

How to Keep Safe in a Summer Car Breakdown

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Although winter brings its fair share of driving troubles with snow, blizzards, and heavy rain, our winter driving woes are not over yet. With La Niña bringing a cooler and rainier summer season to Vancouver this year, it’s good to be prepared for rainy driving weather. Although many Vancouverites are well equipped when it comes to rainy driving, a surprise … Read More

How We Maintain Our Tow Trucks at Mundie’s

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Towing requires an extremely high degree of responsibility. People’s lives, cars, and sometimes livelihoods are dependent on and impacted by our services. As such, the maintenance of our vehicle fleets is of the utmost importance to us and not something we take lightly. A mishap with one of our vehicles due to improper maintenance can have dire consequences. Therefore, our … Read More