AARP Smart Driving Program

This article from AARP hits close to home as I witnessed my father

going through the pains of  having to stop driving.  ARTICLE

Actually the Smart Driver program helps seniors stay on the

road.........literally.  With tips and tricks to keep the senior safe

as well as everyone else on the road.

But there are tell tale signs of when it's time to

stop driving - and my father had every single one,

leading him to make the decision on his own to

step out from behind the wheel.

10 Signs that it's time to limit or stop driving:

1.  Almost crashes, with frequent "close calls".

2.  Finding dents and scratches on your car,

mailbox, fence, etc.

3.  Getting lost in familiar locations.

4.  Having trouble seeing or following traffic signs.

5.  Response time not being what it used to be.

6. Misjudging.

7.  Experiencing road rage.

8.  Distracted on the road.

9.  Hard time backing up.

10.  Multiple driving tickets.

Full article here:  INFO

Keeping it safe on the road

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

Classic Car Barn Finds

Low-riders are our specialty..............we move them!

We take extra special care with the oldies, so if you're in

need of a haul to transport your classic car

be sure to call us.

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

Spring 2018

22 days until Spring 2018!

Planning a trip?  State Farm

offers some tips for your

trip.

Travel Tips for your Spring Break Trip 

Top on the list should be getting

your vehicle in tip top shape

before heading out on the road. 

24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

Weekend Events Around Harford County, MD

Saturday February 24, 2018

Bird Photography

Eden Mill Nature Center 

9am-12

INFO 

Caught on Camera

10:30am-12am

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

Critter Dinner Time

1:30-2:30pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

Conservation Conversation

3-4:30pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

 Sunday February 25, 2018

  

Barre at the Brewery

Alecraft Brewery

10am-Noon

319 S. Main St.

Bel Air, MD

Benefit for the Humane Society of Harford

 

Grasses to the Masses

1-2:30pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

Beading Basics

1-3pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

Invasinators

3-5pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

 We're Local.  We're Ready.

Car trouble?  Call us  

24/7 roadside emergency service.

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

George's Custom Towing Harford County, MD

Isn't it always the way...........things just happen on the weekends!  So yes, we offer

24/7 Emergency Road Service.  We're Local and we're ready!

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 28 years
Aberdeen - Abingdon - Bel Air - Edgewood - Fallston
Forest Hill - Havre de Grace - Joppa - Parkville
Rosedale - Towson - White Marsh

.......for all your towing and emergency road service needs!

We're there when you need us.

• Flatbed Towing
• Jump Start and Battery Service
• Tire Change and Repair
• Lockout Service
• Gas Service
• Winch and Recovery
• Impound Service
• Emergency Roadside Service
• Boat Towing
• Light Duty
• Motorcycle Tows
• Heavy Duty and Truck Towing
• Auto Towing
• Local Towing
• Long Distance Towing
• Medium Towing
• RV Towing
• Heavy Duty Breakdown Service
• Junk Car Removal

Call us today for all your towing needs!

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 30 years

Winch Services When You Need Them Most

on the edge........

down a cliff, stuck in the snow or under water........

Could be you need our professional

winch out services to safely retrieve your vehicle

and get you back on the road.

oops.........this has been known to happen!

Call the experts.  Call us.

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for more than 30 years.

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Fuel Efficiency - It Matters

5 Simple Ways To Make Your Car 

More Fuel Efficient

Some helpful tips to prepare your car for summer travel

and travel year round.  We all want fuel efficiency for

our vehicles and these tips work!

Unfortunately it's not just about being fuel efficient,

it's about taking care of your vehicle over the long term.....

and sometimes things just happen; breakdowns, flat tires,

lockouts, out of gas............and then you need to call us!

24/7 We're working for you!
Roadside Emergency Service

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

We Need More Arrests - MOVE OVER

Just a few weeks ago the driver featured in this video was charged

with a DUI after driving into an accident scene and injuring a

tow truck driver in Maryland.

As more and more pedestrians are fined/ticketed/jailed

this will further fuel and support the

MOVE OVER LAWS

in every State around our country.

Tow Truck Drivers are not the only one's getting

injured, every emergency vehicle that arrives

at an accident scene is at risk.

Let's make this a safer world for ALL.

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

Winter Driving Myths

 

Did you know?

1.  Under inflated tires give better traction - MYTH

2.  Let your car warm up - MYTH

3.  Hit a skid, throw your car into neutral - MYTH

4.  All wheel drive makes you invincible - MYTH

5.  If there's snow on the road, you should drive in the groove of others - MYTH

Amazing, an entire lifetime we're taught one way only to find out

that it's not true!

Be safe on the roads.

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 30 years

George's Custom Towing Harford County, MD

Isn't it always the way...........things just happen on the weekends!  So yes, we offer

24/7 Emergency Road Service.  We're Local and we're ready!

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 28 years
Aberdeen - Abingdon - Bel Air - Edgewood - Fallston
Forest Hill - Havre de Grace - Joppa - Parkville
Rosedale - Towson - White Marsh

.......for all your towing and emergency road service needs!

We're there when you need us.

• Flatbed Towing
• Jump Start and Battery Service
• Tire Change and Repair
• Lockout Service
• Gas Service
• Winch and Recovery
• Impound Service
• Emergency Roadside Service
• Boat Towing
• Light Duty
• Motorcycle Tows
• Heavy Duty and Truck Towing
• Auto Towing
• Local Towing
• Long Distance Towing
• Medium Towing
• RV Towing
• Heavy Duty Breakdown Service
• Junk Car Removal

Call us today for all your towing needs!

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 30 years

Weekend Events Around Harford County, MD

Saturday February 17, 2018

Frozen Marsh Walk

8-9:30am

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

Maple Magic at Ladew Gardens

12-3:30pm

INFO 

Painting a Winter Wonderland

1-2:30pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

Bull & Oyster Roast

Cancer Fundraiser

1:30-5:30pm

$45

Richlin Ballroom

Edgewood, MD 

Pool Party Teen Craze!

Age 10-14

The Ward Y in Abingdon

7-9:30pm

Harford's First Semi-Pro

Basketball Team Harford Buccaneers

vrs. Philly Stunnaz

7-9pm

The Arrow Center

Bel Air, MD 

Sunday February 18, 2018

Maple Magic at Ladew Gardens

12-3:30pm

INFO 

Survival of the Fittest

1-2:30pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

2018 Winter Wine Expo

3-6pm

APG Federal Credit Union Arena

Bel Air, MD

INFO 

Tails and Tots

3:30-4:30pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

 We're Local.  We're Ready.

Car trouble?  Call us  

24/7 roadside emergency service.

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

Random Acts of Kindness Week

In the tow truck business we get to perform random acts of kindness

throughout our daily travels. 

Here's a list of some simple ways you can extend kindness........and you're

probably already doing it!

50 Fun Random Acts of Kindness Week Ideas:

1. Pay it Backward: buy coffee for the person behind you in line.
2. Compliment the first three people you talk to today.
3. Send a positive text message to five different people right now.
4. Post inspirational sticky notes around your neighborhood, office, school, etc.
5. Tell someone they dropped a dollar (even though they didn’t). Then give them a dollar.
6. Donate old towels or blankets to an animal shelter.
7. Say hi to the person next to you on the elevator.
8. Surprise a neighbor with freshly baked cookies or treats!
9. Let someone go in front of you in line who only has a few items.
10. Leave a gas gift card at a gas pump.
11. Throw a party to celebrate someone just for being who they are, which is awesome.
12. Have a LinkedIn account? Write a recommendation for coworker or connection.
13. Leave quarters at the laundromat.
14. Encounter someone in customer service who is especially kind? Take an extra five minutes to tell their manager.
15. Leave unused coupons next to corresponding products in the grocery store.
16. Leave a note on someone’s car telling them how awesome they parked.
17. Try to make sure every person in a group conversation feels included.
18. Write a kind message on your mirror with a dry erase marker for yourself, your significant other or a family member.
19. Place a positive body image notes in jean pockets at a department store.
20. Smile at five strangers.
21. Set an alarm on your phone to go off at three different times during the day. In those moments, do something kind for someone else.
22. Send a gratitude email to a coworker who deserves more recognition.
23. Practice self-kindness and spend 30 minutes doing something you love today.
24. Give away stuff for free on Craig’s List.
25. Write a gratitude list in the morning and again in the evening.
26. Know parents who could use a night out? Offer to babysit for free.
27. Hold up positive signs for traffic or in a park for people exercising outside!
28. Return shopping carts for people at the grocery store.
29. Buy a plant. Put it in a terracotta pot. Write positive words that describe a friend on the pot. Give it to that friend!
30. Write a positive comment on your favorite blog, website, or a friend’s social media account.
31. Have a clean up party at a beach or park.
32. While you’re out, compliment a parent on how well-behaved their child is.
33. Leave a kind server the biggest tip you can afford.
34. When you’re throwing something away on the street, pick up any litter around you and put that in the trash too.
35. Pay the toll for the person behind you.
36. Put 50 paper hearts in a box. On each cutout write something that is special about your partner or a friend. Give them the box and tell them to pull out a heart anytime they need a pick-me-up.
37. Everyone is important. Learn the names of your office security guard, the person at the front desk and other people you see every day. Greet them by name. Also say “hello” to strangers and smile. These acts of kindness are so easy, and they almost always make people smile.
38. Write your partner a list of things you love about them.
39. Purchase extra dog or cat food and bring it to an animal shelter.
40. Find opportunities to give compliments. It costs nothing, takes no time, and could make someone’s entire day. Don’t just think it. Say it.
41. Take flowers or treats to the nurses’ station at your nearest hospital.
42. Keep an extra umbrella at work, so you can lend it out when it rains.
43. Send a ‘Thank you’ card or note to the officers at your local police or fire station.
44. Take muffins or cookies to your local librarians.
45. Run an errand for a family member who is busy.
46. Leave a box of goodies in your mailbox for your mail carrier.
47. Tape coins around a playground for kids to find.
48. Put your phone away while in the company of others.
49. Email or write to a former teacher who made a difference in your life.
50. When you hear that discouraging voice in your head, tell yourself something positive — you deserve kindness too!

We could all use a little kindness sometimes

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

Happy Valentine's Day 2018

May your day be filled with an abundance of love........and chocolate too!

Wishing you a very Happy Valentine's Day 2/14/18

If you're taking your loved one out for a dinner celebration, be careful

on the roads tonight.

...........and remember we offer

24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

Top 10 RV Towing Tips

Sometimes it just can't be helped.........during a move 

or even a long vacation you need 

to hitch to your RV or trailer.  

Here are a few tips to help you along:

Top 10 Towing Tips: Mechanics Diary

Did you know that we provide long haul

towing services?  Sometimes if you're

unsure and uncomfortable about

towing another vehicle it makes sense

to hire professionals to help you.

Why put yourself and those around you

on the road in danger.......

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

Slippery Maneuvering

At one time or another we've found ourselves

in a slippery situation...........and your heart is just

pounding and your breath just leaves your body.  

All the while you're thinking...............I'm in trouble, now what?

A little preventative care goes a long way!  

Get your tire chains on.

If you find yourself in trouble on the roadway in

Harford, Cecil and York County just give us a call.

We can help!

Especially if you need our winch-out services!

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 30 years

George's Custom Towing Harford County, MD

Isn't it always the way...........things just happen on the weekends!  So yes, we offer

24/7 Emergency Road Service.  We're Local and we're ready!

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 28 years
Aberdeen - Abingdon - Bel Air - Edgewood - Fallston
Forest Hill - Havre de Grace - Joppa - Parkville
Rosedale - Towson - White Marsh

.......for all your towing and emergency road service needs!

We're there when you need us.

• Flatbed Towing
• Jump Start and Battery Service
• Tire Change and Repair
• Lockout Service
• Gas Service
• Winch and Recovery
• Impound Service
• Emergency Roadside Service
• Boat Towing
• Light Duty
• Motorcycle Tows
• Heavy Duty and Truck Towing
• Auto Towing
• Local Towing
• Long Distance Towing
• Medium Towing
• RV Towing
• Heavy Duty Breakdown Service
• Junk Car Removal

Call us today for all your towing needs!

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 30 years

Weekend Events Around Harford County, MD

Saturday February 10, 2018

Bass Class 2018

Havre de Grace Maritime Museum

10am-4pm

410-608-5170

Marsh Fairy Lanterns

10-11:30pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

Winter Discovery Hike

10-2pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

Harford's Buccaneers vrs.

Metro All Stars

7-9pm

The Arrow Center

Bel Air, MD 

Sunday February 11, 2018

Birdhouse Building Workshop

1:30-3:30pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

 We're Local.  We're Ready.

Car trouble?  Call us  

24/7 roadside emergency service.

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

Got wheels? Yes We Can!

Yes we can!

 

Tow your boat.   

Tow your car.

Tow your truck.  

Tow Your motorcycle.

Got wheels?  Call us for a tow!

We care about our work, it's

that simple.

So if you're in need of a

professional towing service who 

will handle your precious cargo with care,

give us a call.

24/7 Roadside Assistance

We're Local.  We're Ready.

 George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

Distracted Driving

 Need a break, pull off the road to do texting, take
a break or even a nap.  Don't endanger other's on the road!

 Hands Free, Not Risk Free
Just the other day a friend was in an accident, his fault.
He was at a light and texting on his phone
and he's not exactly sure what happened but the next thing he knew
he had rolled and smashed into the car in front of him.
The front end of his truck which was hauling a trailer was  demolished.
The car in front of him, well the driver didn't even have a license and
of course no insurance.

and then of course there's the hands free problem too.........
When I put the key into the ignition on my relatively new vehicle the very next thing

that happens is that my car links up with my cell phone.
This is bluetooth technology, something

that until very recently was foreign to me....ok, so I'm a little behind the times.
The buttons to answer the phone, hang up the phone and control the volume are

on my steering wheel.  It didn't take me long to realize that accessing these buttons

could be hazardous.  Well, anytime that you're mentally distracted or remove your eyes

from the road, let's face it you're distracted.

Of course AAA has done a report about this, here is the article:

AAA Study

For me, I have to say that there are many times I don't answer the phone

while driving, even with hands free capabilities. 

 Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

Use common sense while on the road for your safety and the safety of others.

Keeping you safe on the road.  

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for more than 30 years

Choose us for your local towing services!

We know you have choice.  

Choose us!

.......for all your towing and emergency road service needs!
We're there when you need us.

• Flatbed Towing
• Jump Start and Battery Service
• Tire Change and Repair
• Lockout Service
• Gas Service
• Winch and Recovery
• Impound Service
• Emergency Roadside Service
• Boat Towing
• Light Duty
• Motorcycle Tows
• Heavy Duty and Truck Towing
• Auto Towing
• Local Towing
• Long Distance Towing
• Medium Towing
• RV Towing
• Heavy Duty Breakdown Service
• Junk Car Removal

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

Eagles Win First Super Bowl!

The Philly Eagles win their first super bowl...........and they fought like hell to do so, 

especially when the Patriots tried for a come back in the 4th quarter!

Party in the house Philly!

Maybe it was Pink's rendition of our national anthem or maybe it was the

Eagles QB dream of wanting to be a Pastor that spurred the

team on.........it's history now, as we all know the Eagles

hung in and brought it home for Philly!

........and oh the chicken wings!!

Yup, 1.35 billion chicken wings........so says

The National Chicken Council (who are they) projected

that 1.35 billion chicken wings would be eaten Super Bowl

Sunday!!!  Who would ever know?

Well, that was fun and now it's time to return to work!

We offer 24/7 roadside assistance.

You need us, we're there!

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

Local Towing Service Harford County, MD

Isn't it always the way...........things just happen on the weekends!  So yes, we offer

24/7 Emergency Road Service.  We're Local and we're ready!

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 28 years
Aberdeen - Abingdon - Bel Air - Edgewood - Fallston
Forest Hill - Havre de Grace - Joppa - Parkville
Rosedale - Towson - White Marsh

.......for all your towing and emergency road service needs!

We're there when you need us.

• Flatbed Towing
• Jump Start and Battery Service
• Tire Change and Repair
• Lockout Service
• Gas Service
• Winch and Recovery
• Impound Service
• Emergency Roadside Service
• Boat Towing
• Light Duty
• Motorcycle Tows
• Heavy Duty and Truck Towing
• Auto Towing
• Local Towing
• Long Distance Towing
• Medium Towing
• RV Towing
• Heavy Duty Breakdown Service
• Junk Car Removal

Call us today for all your towing needs!

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 30 years

Weekend Events Around Harford County, MD

Saturday February 3, 2018

Hints About Hiking

10:30-12pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

Masque Aid-Ball

Havre de Grace Community Center

6-10pm

Harford's First Semi-Pro

Basketball Team Harford Buccaneers

vrs. Beltway Bombers

7-9pm

The Arrow Center

Bel Air, MD

Sunday February 4, 2018

Meet a Critter

12:30-1:30pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

Otters on the Move

3-4:30pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

 We're Local.  We're Ready.

Car trouble?  Call us  

24/7 roadside emergency service.

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 30 years

Remote Car Starter

 Don't get stuck in this!



oooh, it's a bit on the cold side this morning!  Your car is feeling it too.........

don't get caught with a car that won't start in the cold weather.

Plug it in, plug it in!  Get yourself an electric block heater for your engine

 that you plug in over night. Keeps the oil warm and the battery charged,

 so your car starts in the morning!

You can also plug in a pair of electric gloves or socks,

right into a USB port on your computer or using 

the USB connector in your car.

Wild stuff!

Should you need an early morning jump start

be sure to call us:

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for more than 30 years