Towing & Roadside Blog

From the Road

The Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc blog shares real stories from Central Ohio roads along with practical advice on towing, roadside safety, seasonal car care, and getting the most from the CONVINI VIP Program. Whether you want to know what a tow actually costs, how to choose a reliable tow company, or how to get your car ready for an Ohio summer, our posts are written to help drivers make better decisions before and after a breakdown.

• Winter Car Emergency Kit: What to Keep in Your Car for a Columbus Winter (October 13, 2026 · 7 min read)
  What to keep in the car for a Central Ohio winter: the essentials, the stay-warm items, what to do if you get stuck, and when to stop and call for help.
• The Hidden Cost of Discount Towing: How Cheap Rates Dilute Service (September 30, 2026 · 7 min read)
  A tow priced below cost does not stay cheap. Where the money comes back out: longer waits, the wrong truck, surprise fees and burned-out operators, and how to judge a quote.
• How to Test Your Car Battery and Get It Ready for a Columbus Winter (September 30, 2026 · 7 min read)
  Three multimeter readings tell you whether your battery will make it to spring: resting, cranking and charging voltage. What the numbers mean, the no-tool checks, and how to prep for the cold.
• Will Your Battery Survive a Columbus Winter? A Cold-Weather Checklist (September 27, 2026 · 6 min read)
  The warning signs of a weak battery, what cold really does to it, how long batteries last, when to get yours tested, and what to keep in the car before the first Columbus freeze.
• Car Won't Start in Columbus? How to Tell Battery, Starter or Alternator (and What to Do) (September 20, 2026 · 7 min read)
  Clicking, slow crank, or silence? Tell a dead battery from a bad starter or alternator in 60 seconds, and why Columbus batteries quit at the first freeze.
• Why an Electric Car Has to Ride on a Flatbed or a Wheel-Lift and Dollies (September 16, 2026 · 6 min read)
  An EV has no true neutral: its motor is geared straight to the axle, so a rolling tire spins the motor and makes current nobody is managing. Here is why every electric car travels with all four wheels off the ground, on a wheel-lift with dollies or a flatbed, what the Tesla, Ford and GM manuals actually say, and what to tell the dispatcher before the truck rolls.
• Your Car Was Towed in Columbus: How to Find It, What It Costs, and Your Rights Under Ohio Law (September 15, 2026 · 7 min read)
  Walked out to an empty parking space in the Short North or an apartment lot off Lane Avenue? Here is how to find out who towed your car, what a private-property tow can legally cost under Ohio's PUCO caps, what to bring to the Columbus Police Impound Lot, and the rights ORC 4513.601 gives you at the gate.
• Fall Driving in Central Ohio: Deer, Wet Leaves, and the First Cold Snap (September 13, 2026 · 6 min read)
  Deer crossings on US-33 and I-270, wet leaves on Olentangy River Road, and the first October frost that finds every weak battery in Columbus. The five fall breakdown risks we respond to most, and a twenty-minute checklist that prevents most of them.
• Stranded Motorist Towed on I-71 (April 10, 2026 · 3 min read)
  When an Ohio State freshman from Orlando blew a tire on I-71, Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc and the Alpha Automotive VIP Program got her back on the road in under two hours.
• Get Your Car Summer-Ready: A Central Ohio Checklist (April 12, 2026 · 4 min read)
  Ohio summers hit different — heat, humidity, and highway miles can push your vehicle to the limit. Here's how Alpha Automotive and Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc keep you covered.
• What to Do When in a Car Accident in Columbus, Ohio (April 12, 2026 · 4 min read)
  A fender bender during rush hour can ruin your whole day — unless you have the CONVINI app. One tap, one click, and the Alpha Automotive team springs into action.
• Cheapest Towing in Columbus OH: What You Actually Pay and Why (April 12, 2026 · 5 min read)
  Derek's car died on Morse Road at 11 PM. He expected a surprise bill. What he was quoted — and how Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc keeps prices honest — surprised him.
• How to Choose a Tow Truck Company: 7 Things Columbus Drivers Should Know (April 12, 2026 · 5 min read)
  When Rachel's SUV broke down on I-270, she had to pick a tow company fast. Here are the seven things she wishes she'd known — and how to avoid the mistakes most drivers make.
• Stop Losing Money on Paper Logs: 5 Ways Shift Track Is Disrupting the Towing Industry (April 22, 2026 · 6 min read)
  Between lost paper logs, missing GPS coordinates, and sticky-note revenue totals, your towing business is bleeding invisible profit. Here’s how one app built for the trades is sealing those leaks.
• Summer Heat & Highway Speed: Breaking Down Roadside Risks in Columbus, Ohio (May 26, 2026 · 5 min read)
  When the summer sun beats down on I-270 and I-71, pavement temperatures can exceed 140°F. Here is a breakdown of why vehicles fail in the heat and how Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc keeps you covered.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc blog about?

Practical guidance for Central Ohio drivers written by the people who answer the dispatch line: what a tow really costs, what to do after an accident or when your car is towed, seasonal breakdown risks on Columbus roads, and how electric vehicles have to be transported.

How often are new articles published?

About every three days. Each article is written for Columbus specifically, with real roads, neighborhoods and Ohio law cited where it applies.

Can I ask a question that is not covered?

Yes. Call or text (740) 812-9489 or email chris@columbusroadsidetowing.com; questions we hear often become the next article.