Hello! My name is Terry and I would like to provide you with some information and advice about how to get your car towed. When your car is in good working order, you may not often think about getting your car towed. However, if your car breaks down, you will need to call out a towing service who will be able to recover the vehicle. When my car broke down on the road out of Perth, I called a local tow service and they came out and rescued me. I was so pleased to be rescued, I decided to start this blog.
It can be very stressful to be stranded after your car gets a problem that makes it impossible for you to drive to your destination. However, you need to do all you can to stay calm so that you can provide helpful information to the tow company which you contact for assistance. This article discusses some of the important information which you should convey to the tow company.
Your Location
It is important for you to be as precise as you can when stating where the tow company should find you. For example, examine the highway on which you are stranded and find a distance marker which you can use to state your exact location. It is also helpful to mention the direction of your journey so that the people from the tow company can find you quickly. People in cities or residential areas should provide street names and any other available details, such as the plot numbers of nearby homes.
The Problem
The tow companies will also be keen to know what exactly happened to your car. Is it stuck in a ditch? Were you involved in an accident? Do you have a flat tyre? Has the car battery failed? Provide as much information as you can about why your car isn't functioning as it should. Explain what the problem is so that the tow company can prepare appropriately when coming to your aid. This can reduce the amount of time needed to get you back on the road if the problem can be fixed where you are.
Desired Destination
It is also helpful for you to inform the tow company about the place where you would like your crippled vehicle to be taken in case it has a defect which cannot be resolved from where you are. For example, do you have a particular repair shop to which the vehicle should be taken? Do you want the vehicle to be towed to your home? Ask the tow company to suggest a reputable repair shop if you are unfamiliar with the repair facilities in the area where your car developed a problem.
Different towing companies may require more information than what is suggested in the discussion above. Make sure that you listen carefully when you call the company. Speak clearly so that the person taking your call can note down the relevant details correctly. Remember to take all the necessary safety precautions possible, such as finding high ground on which to stand while you wait for help to get to you.