How to Choose the Right Towing Company

While you do everything you can to avoid accidents and breakdowns, there may be times when you have a problem with your car. You might need to find your own towing company if your car insurance doesn't include this service in your coverage.

To plan ahead, it helps to choose at least one company before you need help. You can then keep their details in your vehicle. You'll save time if you know who to call if your car ever becomes undrivable.

With a lot of towing companies to choose from, it can be hard to find the right one. Asking the following questions will help.

1. What Are Their Operating Hours?

While many towing services work 24/7, some keep regular working hours. They might not come out at night, for example.

You can't predict when you'll need a tow, so it's a good idea to shortlist companies that work 24/7. You get peace of mind that you can get help whenever you need it.

2. What Is Their Service Area?

While a national towing company might have trucks available all over the country, local towing services are more likely to have geographical limits. You should look for a company that has working trucks in the areas you drive in.

So, if you only ever drive close to home, then a company that works in and around your town might be a viable option. If you travel more and might even take some interstate trips, then you might be better off with a towing service that has a wider reach.

3. How Many Tow Trucks Do They Have?

Some towing companies have multiple trucks in their fleet; others only have one. While dealing with a small local company with just one truck might make sense, it's sometimes a better option to find a service that has more than one truck.

A one-truck service might not be a problem if you live in a sparsely-populated rural area or small town where the truck might not be called out all that often. Chances are, you won't have too long of a wait for assistance.

However, this could be a problem in more urban areas or ones with a lot of major roads. Here, it might be better to look for companies that have multiple trucks. These companies are likely to be busier; you don't want to have to wait for hours for a tow truck to reach you.

To find out more, talk to a few towing companies. They can talk you through their services and costs.


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