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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?

This Is Why My Dad Always Had a Full Tank Of Gas In 1973

How do you treat your suppliers in a supply chain crisis?

Understanding Trailer Hitch Receiver Classes I Know Before You Tow

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

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

Using Mirrors While Towing

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

Upcycling Tips to Follow from a Salvage Yard Pro

Looking to flex your DIY muscles? We spoke to Yvonne Purcell, an upcycling pro, to get her tips and project ideas. Peek inside her stunning home, here.

Properly Storing and Towing a Tender

Towing a Car the Right Way

If your car gets stuck or needs a short pull, a tow strap can help. Learn how to use one correctly and safely.

“Salvage logging” doesn't work!

Tell lawmakers that “salvage logging” worsens fire conditions in forestsWrite to your federal and state lawmakers and urge them to re-prioritize precious tax dollars toward controlled burning and home- and structure-hardening efforts in California wildfire zones— not toward removal of dead trees and other vegetation from the forest. Any thinning should be done sparingly and with careful planning and generally as a last resort. Large-scale…

Tips for Stunning Salvage Transformations

There’s a whole new life awaiting the discarded goods many people overlook; here’s how to transform your salvaged finds into stunning décor.

What to Bring on a Salvage Shopping Trip

Pack these 17 items for your next shopping adventure

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 …

Pulling their weight: 8 vehicles for towing small trailers

Going small is big these days. Just scroll through all the tiny-house shows on cable and you'll see how popular minimalism is. It's also popular for trailers. Pulling up to a parking spot and having a comfortable, enclosed bed to sleep in is ideal for lots of travelers - especially if they're using small, lightweight trailers that don't require a full-size SUV or a heavy-duty pickup truck to pull them alongThere are lots of small trailers now available in the 800- to…

Do you want to appear on Salvage Hunters?

A WELL-known TV show is heading to North Yorkshire to film a special edition of the programme.

Using Salvage Stores to Improve Your Home on the Cheap

Thanks to TV shows like 'Fixer Upper,' everything old is new again