While breaking down on the side of the road can be a frustrating experience, there are a few steps you can take to make the process as painless as possible. After you've pulled over and are safe, call a truck to schedule your auto towing services, but before you do, have these three pieces of information handy.
Your Location
The most important piece of information that your tow truck driver will need to have is your location. If you don't know where you're at, look for landmarks around you or think of the last place that you remember seeing. Most of the time, your tow truck driver will be familiar enough with your service area to have a general idea of where you're at and can find you easily. If you're in the country, look for mile markers, or think of the last town that you saw to get an estimate of how far away it was. Of course, the easiest way is to simply send him your GPS location from your smartphone, but not all phones have this capability and service can be spotty, so it's good to have a variety of options.
Your Destination
Your auto towing driver doesn't need to have your final destination in mind, just where you would like to be towed. For instance, if you were towing your car to the closest technician that offers auto repair services in your town, they'll need to know the location of your mechanic. If you're towing it back to your house, be sure to have that information handy as well. Knowing this in advance will help them chart the best routes to your destination while they're on the way to pick you up, making the process as quick and painless as possible.
Your Car
While the make and model of your car (along with the color) should be obvious, you also need to have a few other pieces of information ready to tell your tow truck driver as well. For starters, you need to know if you have a two-wheel-drive or a four-wheel-drive vehicle since that can determine what type of tow truck they take. If your car needs any kind of moderate repairs, such as a tire put back on your car, they will need to know that as well to know what type of equipment to take. Generally speaking, the more information that you can give your auto towing service the better since they'll make sure to bring the right stuff with them the first time, rather than having to turn around and make a return trip.
For additional information, reach out to a local auto towing service.
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