How To Find a Tow Truck Near Me

 Locating & Choosing a Tow Truck Near Me

They are always there where you don't need them, often there when you do, and a source of curiosity (and pity for the person who is dealing with them at the moment).  What can cause such hope, desperation and anger all at once? Tow trucks.

How do you feel about these scavengers of the roads? It may just depend on your most recent use for them.  If you: accidentally locked your keys in the car while pumping gas, if someone lost control ahead of you, causing you to veer and total your about-to-be-junked car, or your farm equipment couldn't quite get your pony out of bad spot (true story, google something like: Greensboro, NC – pony -well- tow truck) – then the mention of tow trucks may make you briefly awash in waves of relief. On the other hand, if you: were on a well deserved weekend away, and parked your rental was in an all residents' zone that only the residents knew about, or you were in the aforementioned wreck but on your way to the most important moment of your life – then the sight of the truck and all the bells and whistles of their operation may make you feel awash in something more decidedly unpleasant.

Types of Tow Trucks Near Me To Consider

Although electric and hybrid cars are a relatively new phenomenon, tow trucks were, of course, invented way back in 1916.  A man needed to pull a car out of a creek (one hundred years later, this is still a problem....).  After the arduous effort – Ernest Holmes came up with a design for what we call the tow truck.  From that twentieth century design, sprung five main designs used in tow trucks in most of the modern world.

Many civilian drivers (those of us who like our sedans, and SUVs, not trucks of any kind) actually take on towing ourselves when it comes to relocating, getting a recreational vehicles and towing other travel trailers.  (Why?....) The particulars of towing are such, that in the cases of a tow company not being involved –there are a surprising number of accidents.  Especially is this true in the summer, the season for moving, cargo hauls to college and towing boats and RVs. Set up, loading and maintenance are all steps that must be carefully considered – not treated like IKEA manual instructions. Any deviation from the instructions will cause problems and possible loss of control (here comes the tow truck...)

When Accidents Happen Call a Tow Truck Near Me

When in an accident, or any kind of vehicular bind, planning ahead is key.  Although one shouldn't anticipate this sort of thing, there are some tips to avoid the stereotypical price gauging aggressive service (note the word stereotype – again, many thanks to the tow truck company who seamlessly helped me get my keys out of the car):

• Use AAA.  There should be some sort of competition with the phrase, “American as Apple Pie” and the phrase “American as AAA (you read triple A without being prompted – case closed). Who do you call when you stall on a deserted road?  When your tire blows out and you're already using a spare?  Your battery needs a jump and there are no friendly, patient motorists or institutions with a dedicated vehicular maintenance unit in site? The bakery, No. You call AAA.  Or On Star.  Or whichever company you've decided to be your safety in any of these cases.  They have access to the closest, reputable tow trucks in the area you are in
• If taking a trip, know the parking rules, gas stations and auto shops in the area.  Hours, location, reputation.  It takes just a few more minutes.  If  'plan' is a four letter word to you – think of all the other four letter words you may be using if stuck and in need of tow truck services.
• Get to know the reputable tow truck services in your area.  It's better to have a number (or two or three, in advance).  Everyone's had experiences.  After having one of those “ You wont believe what happened to so-and-so” sessions or a person ends a conversation with, “then the tow truck came...” Ask what they really thought.  If it was professional and reliable, get the contact info. Tow truck services are ubiquitous if servicing highly populated metro areas, where fines and tows are a big business.  Support the ones, that despite their relative advantage - show courtesy and respect.  In small towns and hamlets it's a must to know this information as tow trucks may be more exclusive.

Even with all of that info, in an emergency, you can be sure they will be there.