Things You Should Know When Calling a Tow Truck

We have all been there. Driving down the road and our car dies or sitting in a parking lot and our car will not start. Now you need to call a tow truck or AAA if you have it. There are some things you should know about in order to be provided with quick service that you are not disappointed with.

You need to be able to give accurately directions to your vehicle or give them a street address. This is very important. If you are on an interstate or turnpike be able to give them a mile marker, what you see around you, and which direction you are heading. If you are in a parking lot, tell them what store you are at and what part of the parking lot you are in. If you are at a mall that has signs and letters let them know that you are in section "F" behind the Sears Store. Are you close to the store or near the end of the aisle? Is there a car parked in front of you? All of this information will help the tow truck driver understand where to find you.

Know what happened to your car. In some cases, you will not know but the more information you can give them the better. If you have a flat tire let them know which tire it is, whether it is front or rear. Tell them if you have a spare and if that spare has air in it. If you are driving down the road and your car died, is it possible that you are out of gas? It is much easier for them to bring you gas than it is for them to tow you to the gas station. It is easier on your wallet as well.

One of the most important things is know where you want your vehicle to go. If you live 75 miles away and want your car towed back home let the tow company know this ahead of time. You most likely are not the only person to be broken down and they need to make provisions while they are taking you those 75 miles to your home.

If you are paying for this out of your pocket, make sure you ask for a quote. Towing is expensive, especially with the price of fuel. Also, ask what kind of payments they accept. In this day and age most will only accept cash and sometimes a credit card if there is someone back at the shop they can call it in too. If you do not have the cash do not panic. Most drivers will stop at an ATM for you as long as it is one the way.

You have to remember tow truck drivers are doing their job. It costs a lot of money to put fuel in the trucks and keep up the require maintenance as well.