If your car has broken down down on the side of the road, chances are good you do not want to waste time choosing a towing service with a good Better Business Bureau rating. Choosing the first towing service available can have grave consequences, though; companies who don’t know what they are doing can damage your vehicle, and unscrupulous companies can intentionally overcharge you.
Read are some tips on choosing a towing service your wallet and your car safe.
Find one that specializes.
Recoveries towing companies treat tows differently from those who normally do mechanical failures tows or smash tows. The tow truck and operators should be experienced in towing cars in similar situation that might need care to avoid additional body or repair work.
Get a clear idea
Tow truck companies receive phone calls from out of control drivers stranded by the roadside. This doesn’t help anyone figure out what’s going on! Remain calm, figure out what accurately is wrong with the car, and explain it in as clear a manner as likely when you call the tow truck or speak to the operator. Do not try to fix it yourself once the tow truck is on its way; you will still be charged and you may damage your car even more.
Ask about their fees
Some companies will try to charge you fees for journey country lines, special types of tows. You should ask open what their fee will be, how far they will tow, and whether they help with insurance company paperwork. They may demand open payment or they might go through your insurance company; either way, you should be ready.
Ask your auto insurance company
If you are going to need your insurance company to get concerned anyway, ask them which towing companies they favor. Using these towing services will make it easier to get reimburse if the auto insurance agency already has agreement set up with them.
Whether due to mechanical failure, running out of gas, getting into an accident, getting a tow is not fun. Take an extra few minutes to choose a towing company ahead of time and you can save money and frustration later.
I agree that asking your insurance company for advice about which towing service to use is the best way to go. I am sure that every insurance company has to deal with towing companies on a daily basis. I recently got into a car accident and I needed to get my car towed to my house. There are so many options that I decided to ask for advice.
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