As a vehicle owner, you may be persistent with upkeep to avoid problems on the road. But, you cannot prevent every complication from happening, which means that you might need a towing service eventually. To alleviate stress with getting this service, you should prepare your vehicle.
Phone Number
While you can find a tow company to call with a quick search online, you may not have access to a reliable Internet connection where you end up getting stranded. Although you could call a friend or family member to do the research and provide you with a phone number, you will benefit from finding a tow company that you know will tow the vehicle where you are located.
This way, when you experience a problem on the road, you can make a phone call as soon as you stop to reduce how long it will take for the tow truck to reach your vehicle.
Mobile Phone
Although you may bring a mobile phone every time you drive in your vehicle, you may not be able to guarantee that it will be charged when you break down or get into a collision. The phone could break or the vehicle may not turn on, which would keep you from being able to charge it.
An ideal solution is to put a spare mobile phone in your glovebox. This will make it possible to call a tow company or get into contact with a friend or family member who can handle it for you.
Safety Cones
While you may be able to park in a safe location after your car begins to have issues, you should not hesitate to invest in safety cones that you can set up behind your vehicle. This will notify drivers that there is something in front of the cones that they need to watch out for. If your car is dark and you are stuck on the side of the road at night, these cones can help tremendously.
Extra Tire
A spare donut tire will work in a pinch, but you will benefit from getting a spare tire that is the size of your other tires. If a tow company needs to put a spare tire on, your car will not be uneven because you will not have to worry about a donut tire being much smaller than the other tires.
Going through these steps will help you feel confident about being prepared for an auto towing service.
Share1 August 2018
The first time I had to have a vehicle towed, I was confused by why they asked me if the car was two or four-wheel drive. When the tow truck driver showed up, I asked him. He explained the difference in how the two types of vehicles were towed, then started telling me about some of the general best practices for safe towing. That's when I started to research the fundamentals and the tips for successful towing. I built this blog as an opportunity to chronicle everything that I learned, hoping that it will help others understand what type of tow truck they'll need for their vehicle.