Roadside Safety Guides

Practical, Southwest Michigan-specific guidance for breakdowns, blowouts, and what to do before help arrives.

Guides

• Tire Blowout on the Highway: What To Do First
• Tire Tread Safety: The Quarter Test
• Signs Your Car Needs a Tow, Not a Drive Home
• What To Do Right After a Car Accident
• Winter Breakdown Safety in Southwest Michigan

Why We Write These

We’ve answered thousands of roadside calls across Berrien and Van Buren County since 1956 — motorhome blowouts on I-94 in July, dead batteries on Benton Heights side streets in January, grinding brakes on M-139. These guides come from what we actually see on the road, not generic advice.

Need Help Right Now?

Don’t wait to read — if you’re in an unsafe spot, call (269) 925-9573. We’re available 24/7 across our full service area.