If you’re ever involved in an accident, or your vehicle breaks down, you will need to have your vehicle towed. You may consider doing it yourself to save some money. Even if you have a truck or access to a trailer, it’s not a good idea to try and tow your vehicle yourself. There are valid reasons that make calling the professionals the best option and Citywide Towing Service presents them below.
Reasons to Hire Professional Towing Services
1. You may hurt yourself and others with DIY towing. Tow truck drivers have gone through the proper training and experience. You do not. It can be very dangerous to attempt towing when you don’t have the right training. Imagine trying to tow your vehicle in rush hour traffic when you don’t have a clue as to what you’re doing? Towing companies take precautions to ensure safety by using lights to warn other drivers.
2. You do not have the right towing equipment. On top of having the proper training, you do not have the right equipment. Just because you have a truck or trailer, doesn’t mean you are ready to tow a vehicle. You will need more than what you can get your hands on. Professional tow truck companies use vehicles that can get the job done quickly and safely. They will use connections that you just don’t have. Trying to tow a vehicle without the right connections can damage your vehicle, not to mention the truck or trailer you may have borrowed from a friend.
3. You may not be aware of towing capacities. Did you know that most consumer vehicles are not rated to tow the amount of weight needed for heavier vehicles? Chances are you may exceed the maximum capacity than you can safely tow, causing damage to your transmission. Professional towing services have the capability to tow any vehicle and have different types of trucks if needed. It can be difficult for you to know exactly what the weight restrictions are. Professionals can quickly determine which tow truck can get the job done.
4. You are more prone to error with DIY towing. The reason we hire professionals for most jobs is because they know what they’re doing. They are much less likely to make mistakes that you might make. There are different driving styles that are needed when towing a vehicle. You need to maintain a constant speed and avoid accelerating or braking too quickly. You will also need to accommodate the length or your trailer and the vehicle behind you as you drive.
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There is nothing wrong with trying to do things on your own but sometimes, you just don’t have to bite off more than you can chew. It’s best to hire professionals when you need to tow your vehicle. They will avoid risk for you and others, they have the right equipment, they know all about towing capacity and they know how to drive when your vehicle is being towed. You probably spent a lot of money on your vehicle. Citywide Towing Service can quickly and safely tow your vehicle. Give us a call today!
