Our Towing & Roadside Assistance Services
Recent Towing and Roadside Assistance Work in Lake View East, Chicago
See recent towing and roadside assistance work completed by Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance in Lake View East and across Chicago’s North Side. This page features real service photos from towing, jump starts, car lockouts, flat tire changes, fuel delivery, vehicle recovery, and other roadside calls. Each job reflects the type of help we provide throughout Lake View East and nearby North Side neighborhoods, with actual work examples added over time.
Recent Towing and Roadside Jobs Around Lake View East
Nighttime Towing on Chicago’s North Side
This nighttime towing job shows Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance using wheel-lift equipment to assist a vehicle after dark. We provide 24-hour towing in Lake View East and throughout the Chicago North Side neighborhoods we serve, including late-night and early-morning calls.
Flat Tire Change on Chicago’s North Side
This roadside service call shows a damaged tire being replaced with a spare so the vehicle could get safely back on the road. Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance provides flat tire service in Lake View East and throughout the Chicago North Side neighborhoods we serve.
Towing to 7130 N Western Avenue in Chicago
This Toyota FJ Cruiser was transported by wheel-lift tow truck and delivered to the mechanic, gas station, and car wash property at 7130 N Western Avenue in Chicago. Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance provides towing in West Ridge and throughout Lake View East and Chicago’s North Side for compatible cars, SUVs, and other light-duty vehicles.
Dodge Journey Towed After Alternator Failure in Edgewater, Chicago
This Dodge Journey needed towing after the alternator failed near Clark and Granville in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance provided wheel-lift towing and transported the vehicle after it could no longer continue under its own power. We provide towing in Edgewater Chicago for compatible cars, SUVs, and other light-duty vehicles, along with roadside assistance throughout Lake View East and Chicago’s North Side.
Mercedes Sprinter Towed After Starter Failure on Chicago’s North Side
This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 work van needed towing after the starter failed during a service call on Chicago’s North Side. Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance provided light-duty towing for the disabled commercial van using compatible wheel-lift equipment. We provide towing and roadside assistance for work vehicles, passenger cars, SUVs, and other compatible vehicles in Lake View East and throughout the North Side neighborhoods we serve.
Vehicle Towed After Electrical Issues Inside Montrose Cemetery
This vehicle needed towing after electrical problems left it unable to continue inside Montrose Cemetery in Chicago. Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance provided towing service for the disabled vehicle using wheel-lift equipment. We assist drivers with vehicle breakdowns, towing, and roadside assistance in Lake View East and throughout the Chicago North Side neighborhoods we serve.
BMW Towed After Shutting Off Near Southport and Fullerton
This BMW shut off unexpectedly near Southport and Fullerton in Chicago and would not restart. Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance provided towing in Lincoln Park using wheel-lift equipment for the disabled vehicle. We help drivers with unexpected breakdowns, towing, and roadside assistance near DePaul, Fullerton Avenue, Lake View East, and throughout Chicago’s North Side.
Pedicab Water Recovery at Diversey Harbor in Lincoln Park
This pedicab ended up in the water at Diversey Harbor in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood and required specialized recovery work to bring it back onto dry land. Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance used recovery equipment to lift the pedicab from the harbor and move it to a safe location. This real service call is an example of the vehicle recovery work we handle in Lincoln Park, Lake View East, and throughout the Chicago North Side areas we serve.
Vehicle Towed After Months of Sitting With a Dead Battery
This vehicle had been sitting for several months, leaving the battery completely dead, and the vehicle also had a locked ignition interlock device. Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance used wheel-lift equipment and tow dollies to transport the disabled vehicle without relying on it to start or drive. We provide towing service in Chicago for disabled and non-running vehicles in Lake View East and throughout the Chicago North Side neighborhoods we serve.
AWD Subaru Towed After Overheating in Wrigleyville
This AWD Subaru Outback overheated near Addison and Southport in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood after a hole developed in the radiator hose connector. Because the vehicle could no longer be driven safely, Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance transported it using wheel-lift towing equipment with the proper setup for an all-wheel-drive vehicle. We provide AWD and light-duty towing for disabled cars and SUVs in Wrigleyville, Lake View East, and throughout Chicago’s North Side.
Vehicle Towed After Coolant Line Failure in Uptown Chicago
This vehicle developed a coolant leak after a coolant line burst near the 4400 block of N Hazel Street in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Because continuing to drive could have caused additional overheating or engine damage, Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance provided towing service for the disabled vehicle. We provide towing and roadside assistance in Uptown, Lake View East, and throughout the Chicago North Side neighborhoods we serve.
Work Van Towed for Battery and Alternator Problems in West Ridge
This work van needed a battery replacement along with alternator repairs, leaving it unable to stay running reliably. Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance transported the disabled van to a repair facility on Howard Street in Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood. We provide light-duty work van towing for compatible commercial vehicles, vans, cars, and SUVs in West Ridge, Lake View East, and throughout Chicago’s North Side.
Emergency Coach Bus Jump Start Near Clark and Irving Park in Chicago
This coach bus needed an emergency jump start near Clark Street and Irving Park Road by Graceland Cemetery after the battery system was unable to start the vehicle while passengers were already waiting for transportation. Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance provided commercial jump start service to get the coach bus running again and help avoid a longer service delay. We provide jump starts and roadside assistance for compatible passenger vehicles, work vehicles, and commercial vehicles in Lake View East and throughout Chicago’s North Side.
Customer feedback from this service call: Read the Google review from this coach bus emergency jump-start service
Commercial Vehicle Recovery and Long-Distance Tow to Rolling Meadows
This commercial Ford F-150 work truck required vehicle recovery and a long-distance tow to the company’s facility in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance transported the disabled work vehicle using wheel-lift towing equipment and tow dollies for the longer trip. We provide commercial and light-duty towing for compatible work trucks, vans, cars, and SUVs from Lake View East and Chicago’s North Side to repair shops, businesses, and other destinations when longer-distance transportation is needed.
Kia Soul Towed After the Engine Locked Up in Chicago
This Kia Soul suffered a major engine failure when the engine locked up and the vehicle could no longer be driven. The vehicle ultimately needed an engine replacement, so Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance provided towing service to transport the disabled Kia safely to a repair facility. We provide towing for non-running vehicles, mechanical breakdowns, and unexpected vehicle failures in Lake View East and throughout the Chicago North Side neighborhoods we serve.
Wheel-Lift Towing in Skokie, Illinois
This Toyota Camry was transported using our wheel-lift towing equipment and delivered to a repair facility in Skokie, Illinois. Rick’s Emergency Roadside Assistance provides light-duty towing for cars and other compatible vehicles throughout Lake View East, Chicago’s North Side, and nearby communities we serve.
