Bay Battery & Towing, Inc.

08/20/2022

How it started ☺️ vs how it ended ☹️ (Hopefully it’s just a bad distributor.)
Sure helps to own your own tow truck 👍🏻

07/06/2022

We would like to say a big thank you and a sad good bye to all of our customers in the Green Bay and surrounding areas!

It has been our great pleasure to work with AAA these past 15 years to improve the quality of service for their members in this area and to help get you back on the road quickly and safely. We took great pride in giving you top notch service and you gave us exceptional survey scores to show it. Thank you!

We will continue to service AAA’s Northern Door County members with their light service and towing needs but the battery service program that we started for AAA in the Green Bay area has unfortunately been given to another service provider along with our light service calls.

We have made many wonderful friendships over the years and will miss seeing you! We wish you all the best,

Dan & Val Austgen
Bay Battery & Towing, Inc.

06/30/2022

Have you checked your tires lately? Here's a fast, easy way to see if they’re safe and all you need is a penny.

Wisconsin law requires a minimum of 2/32” tread on all tires.

In general, if you see the top of President Lincoln’s head, your tread depth is too worn and needs to be replaced.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/.../admi.../trans/305/ii/30
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06/03/2022

Happy ! Today is a good time to think about your vehicle’s “donut” (or full-size) spare tire.

As part of our public safety duties, we frequently assist motorists with tire changes and suggest you keep the following items on hand:

✅ Properly inflated spare in good shape
✅ Vehicle jack
✅ Tire wrench

Familiarize yourself with your vehicle’s user guide for instructions about changing a tire. And always try to move your vehicle to a safe location before making a tire change.

05/21/2022

It is an honor to be recognized for our service to AAA and its members.

05/10/2022

Animation AAA Premium Battery NAPA

Animation AAA Premium Battery NAPA

03/09/2022

In Wisconsin, do you know when and where handheld cell phone use is prohibited? (Hint: March Law of the Month is Work Zone Safety)
• Active work zones
• Emergency response areas
• New drivers (permit and probationary licensees)
• While driving a commercial motor vehicle

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/346/xiii/89/4m

02/23/2022

02/03/2022

Wisconsin Act 115 recently became law to enhance previous statutes that protect first responders at the scene of a crash.

The law defines an “emergency or roadside response area” as a portion of the road within 500 feet of an authorized emergency vehicle with flashing lights, such as a fire truck, police unit or tow truck.

Except for emergencies, phone use must be hands-free within the newly defined areas.

Additional penalties are added for reckless driving, failure to obey sign/signal/officer violations, and drivers who cause a crash within the areas.

If a driver causes a crash that hurts someone within the areas, the new legislation says the driver could be fined up to $10,000, face up to nine months in prison, or both.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/acts/115

12/22/2021

Have you ever noticed a vehicle parked on the side of the road with police tape around it? The tape means it has already been checked. There is no need to call it in.

Based on traffic and weather conditions, there are times recovery of a disabled or damaged vehicle is delayed until conditions improve.

If emergency crews are out working, remember to or for warning lights on the shoulder of the roadway.

07/04/2021

05/31/2021

01/23/2021

01/02/2021

Nice job, Justin!
We are very fortunate to have such a great team. 🏆

12/23/2020

It’s getting a little too cold to ride ‘em but we still tow ‘em! 🏍

12/09/2020

You know, there's a lot of cold dense air to be ingested right now. And they say it runs best right before it lets go.

11/18/2020

Just fits 👍🏻

11/12/2020

Photos from Wisconsin Towing Association's post

11/11/2020

11/02/2020

Or call us- we can tow it!

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME: Our friends at the Wisconsin State Patrol stopped this vehicle Sunday on US 63 in Polk County because this isn’t a safe way to transport a snowmobile. If you’re transporting equipment this winter, you are advised to safely haul it secured on a trailer or in a truck.

10/23/2020

Appleton Police Department approved to implement Automatic License Plate Recognition cameras in vehicles

Time to make sure your plates are current!

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Appleton’s Octoberfest Grant Committee has approved a proposal that allows the Appleton Police Department to purchase and install Automatic License Plate Rec…

10/22/2020

Um, AAA, we need a lockout AND a tow 😆

10/21/2020

Spotted our tow truck on the web cam waiting in line for the ferry back to the mainland.

05/30/2020

We cannot say it enough. Please Slow Down Move Over!!

03/15/2020

Ellison Bay tranquility close to Europe Lake and Newport State Park! - Ellison Bay

Ellison Bay tranquility close to Europe Lake and Newport State Park! - Ellison Bay

3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom retreat available year round. - $235 avg/night - Ellison Bay - Amenities include: Internet, Air Conditioning, TV, Satellite or cable, Washer & Dryer, Children Welcome, Parking, No Smoking, Heater ✓ Bedrooms: 3 ✓ Sleeps: 8 ✓ Minimum stay from 2 night(s) ✓ Bookable d...

03/05/2020

Keep raising awareness!!

30+ agencies and 60+ formed an arrow to raise awareness about the law.
The law requires drivers to move over at least 1 lane for an vehicle or tow truck. If the driver is unable to move over, he or she must slow down.


🇺🇸⚫️🔵⚫️🇺🇸

02/07/2020

We All Want to Go Home Safe

We All Want to Go Home Safe

01/21/2020

New bill to protect first responders, highway workers in Wisconsin

🤞🏻It’s a start! Pass the bill, increase the fine and raise awareness!!

Waupaca, Wis. (WLUK) -- This year, seven first responders have died in roadside crashes across the country, according to theEmergency Responder Safety Institute. "What's really scary is standing two to three feet out at a highway and having a car go by you at 60 to 80 mph," Amherst Assistant Fire Ch...

01/11/2020

'We risk our lives daily': Tow truck drivers urge people to follow the Move Over Law

'We risk our lives daily': Tow truck drivers urge people to follow the Move Over Law

Statistics by the CDC show it's one of the most deadly jobs in the country-- with 191 tow truck drivers nationwide being killed in the span of five years.

01/09/2020

Major Winter Storm to Hit Wisconsin on Saturday January 11, 2020

Major Winter Storm to Hit Wisconsin on Saturday January 11, 2020

Major Winter Storm is on its way for Wisconsin on Saturday January 11, 2020 and it will bring 6 to 12 Inches of Snow or More and the Winds will be Very Stron...

01/05/2020

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This sign! 🤣

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01/05/2020

It is so nice to receive thank you notes letting us know it was appreciated when we have gone above and beyond for someone.
Danny was going from 1 call to another when a car full of college aged girls were half off the road in a bad spot on the highway and instead of simply going past them, he stopped to help them get to a safe place and didn’t even charge them. He wished them a Merry Christmas and said it was his gift to them.

12/11/2019

We are proud of our hard working team! They are here to help you in all weather conditions!!

09/05/2019

08/27/2019

Mitchell Interchange crash

Mitchell Interchange crash

08/27/2019

Our prayers to a fellow tow truck company and their driver tonight.
Slow Down, Move Over!

08/09/2019

Grr!!

05/28/2019

What’s on hook today? A sweet Alfa Romeo!

05/21/2019

Maintenance to close one lane of Leo Frigo Bridge, joints beginning to crumble

Maintenance to close one lane of Leo Frigo Bridge, joints beginning to crumble

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says unplanned maintenance will begin 9 a. m. Tuesday, May 21 through noon Friday, May 24. One lane of I-43 south will be closed. The I-43 on-ramp from Atkinson Drive will also be closed during the maintenance times. Crews will repair co...