How to Tow Your Vehicle When Your Car Breaks Down
If you’re reading this, chances are your car has broken down and you’re in need of a tow. Or, maybe you’re just curious about the best way to tow your vehicle when it does eventually break down. Either way, you’ve come to the right place!
Before we get into how to actually tow your vehicle, let’s go over a few basics that you should know. First, you should always call a tow truck when your car breaks down. Don’t try to tow it yourself unless you’re absolutely sure you know what you’re doing. Second, be sure to have a good emergency kit in your car so that you’re prepared for anything. This kit should include things like a spare tire, jumper cables, flares, and a first aid kit.
Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s get into how to actually tow your vehicle.
Call a Towing Service
The first step is to call a tow truck. You can either call a tow truck company or the police, depending on who you think will get to you faster. Once the tow truck arrives, the driver will hook up your car to their truck.
If your car has broken down and you need to call a tow truck, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, you’ll need to have your car’s make, model, and license plate number handy. You’ll also need to know your location and the nearest major intersection.
Once you have all of that information, you can call the tow truck company and they will give you a quote. If you agree to the price, they will dispatch a truck to your location.
If you’re not sure which tow truck company to call, you can always ask a friend or family member for a recommendation. You can also look up reviews online.
Once the tow truck arrives, the driver will hook up your car and take it to the nearest service station. If you have a membership with a roadside assistance program like AAA, the tow truck driver will take your car to the nearest AAA-approved facility.
That’s all there is to it! Calling a tow truck is really not that difficult. Just be sure to have all the necessary information ready before you call, and be prepared to pay the quoted price.
Decide How to Tow
Wheel Lift
A wheel lift is a bit more complex, but it’s also more effective. The tow truck will place the wheel lift under your car’s front or rear wheels and then lift your car off the ground. This is a good option if your car is too heavy to be towed with a dolly. This is also the best option if you’re going to be towing your car for a long distance.
Rollback tow trucks are very similar to wheel lift tow trucks, but they don’t lift your car off the ground. They simply pull your car onto the back of the tow truck. If you have a heavier car, or if you plan on towing your car for a long distance, this is the best option.
Get to Your Destination
Once your car is hooked up to the tow truck, the driver will take you to wherever you need to go. If you’re just having your car towed to a nearby repair shop, the driver will probably just drop you off at the shop. However, if your car needs to be towed to a faraway location, the driver will likely need to put your car on a flatbed truck.
Lastly, once you’ve reached your destination, the driver will unhook your car from the tow truck and you’ll be on your way!
Once you are at the service station, the tow truck driver will drop you off. You will then need to pay for the tow truck service. The tow truck driver will also give you a receipt for the service. This receipt is important because it will prove that you paid for the tow truck service.
Once you have paid for the tow truck service, you can now drive your car to the nearest car dealership. The dealership will then inspect your car and give you a quote for the repairs. If you agree to the repairs, the dealership will then fix your car and give you the keys. You can then drive your car away.
Hopefully this guide has been helpful and you now know how to tow your vehicle when it breaks down. Just remember to always call a tow truck and to be prepared with a good emergency kit.
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