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Accident steps, roadside fixes, towing methods, and insurance claims — written by the crew that does the work.
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Flatbed vs. wheel-lift, what to tell dispatch, and how vehicles get moved safely.
Roadside
Flat tires, dead batteries, and when calling for help beats doing it yourself.
Collision & Insurance
Accident steps, claim stages, and your right to pick the shop in Oregon.
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Can I Choose My Own Body Shop in Oregon?
Your insurer can recommend a shop — but the choice is yours. Here's what to ask before you hand over the keys.
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RoadsideMy Car Battery Is Dead. What Do I Do?
Clicking, dim lights, no start — how to tell if it's the battery, whether to jump-start, and when to call for help.
August 14, 2026 · 4 min read
RoadsideI Got a Flat Tire. What Do I Do?
Handle a flat safely: where to stop, how to check the tire, and when calling for roadside help beats changing it yourself.
August 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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