When you’re involved in an accident or your vehicle breaks down and you need your vehicle towed, there are some steps every person should take. When you need an emergency tow it is important to be properly prepared and safe. Citywide Towing will share a few tips that you should follow if you’re having your vehicle towed unexpectedly.
Towing Preparation Package
You never know when you will need an emergency tow or roadside assistance. Before you find yourself needing help, you should already have your choice of towing and roadside assistance company in your phone. When choosing a company make sure to choose one that provides 24 hour services along with both towing and roadside assistance. You can ask friends and family for references for good towing companies. After you have found the towing company that’s right for you, make sure to keep their contact information in your home or on your phone.
Towing Safety
Whether you’re in an accident or broken down, you will want to make sure you and any other passengers are safe. In all situations, whether the vehicle is broken down or you’re in an accident, it is safest to exit the vehicle, and if possible, turn on your hazard lights. Get as far off the road as possible as you wait for assistance. If you have any flares or caution cones, place them near your vehicle. If your vehicle suddenly breaks down while on the road and traffic continues to move around you stay in your vehicle and turn on your hazard lights. If traffic is light and you’re able to push your vehicle to the side of the road, you can do so, but do it with caution.
Who to Call After a Car Accident or Breakdown
If you were involved in an accident call law enforcement to report the event. Give the location of the accident and then wait for officers to arrive. If your vehicle was damaged and is no longer serviceable, call your towing company. Again give them your location. If you have simply broken down or can’t start your vehicle, ask for roadside assistance to help determine the cause and if necessary, tow the vehicle.
Determine Location when Calling for a Tow
If you require a tow, you will need to determine the location. Depending on the scenario you may want to consider having your vehicle towed to your preferred mechanic or to your home. Make sure you’ve made the proper arrangements if you’re having your vehicle towed to a shop. After you have made your arrangements, provide the towing company with the details of the needed transport as well as destination. If your vehicle is completely wrecked beyond repair, in most cases your vehicle will be towed to the scrap yard for disposal. If such is the case, make sure to remove all of your personal belongings, along with your vehicle’s registration and insurance information.
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Citywide Towing provides 24 hours and 7 days a week services for both towing and roadside assistance. Don’t wait until you’re broken down or in an accident to decide which towing service to use. Citywide Towing will be there when you need help. For all of your towing and roadside assistance needs, contact Citywide Towing!
