Things To Keep In Mind When Renting A Tow Truck
You just never know when a towing emergency will come up. One minute, you're happily gliding down the street on your way to some distant destination. Two seconds go by and you've blown a tire and can no longer drive without risking hurting yourself or someone else. When this happens, you need to hire a tow truck immediately so you can get out of harm's way. If you have never rented a tow truck before and are tempted to go with the first option that you see on the Internet search screen, here are some important things to remember which can help ensure you're making the best choice.
Ask What Kind Of Tow Truck Will Be Used
All tow trucks are definitely not made equal. You might be looking at the situation from the standpoint of just wanting to get your car home or to the maintenance facility but you have to take a long-term view of the situation. There is clearly already one car repair issue to take care of. You wouldn't want to risk making the damage even worse by selecting a towing service that isn't going to treat your vehicle the way it needs to be treated.
Tow trucks generally come in two different varieties. Some employ the hook and pulley method while others use a flatbed to transport your vehicle. The problem with the hook and pulley method is that while the front of the car is hitched up to a pulley the back is often trailing the ground. This creates a dilemma. If the hook is attached to the drive-train as opposed to the inside front of the bumper it could throw the tires out of alignment. Not to mention that your back bumper could sustain some damage if it isn't high enough off the ground.
Flatbed Is Usually Your Best Bet
It's usually best to transport the car on a flatbed tow truck. The entire vehicle will be level and the car is anchored in place by locks that are attached to each tire. Since there won't be any attachments to the underbelly of the car it's typically safe to say that your car should get to where it needs to go in one piece.
You should probably take some time right now to find a towing company that utilizes the flatbed method. By doing this, you'll be ready if a towing emergency ever rears its ugly head.
For more information, contact a local towing service.
