Towing and Extraction must be part of your Roadside Service Plan.
Please keep in mind towing vehicles have the same weather and traffic related problems as the rest of us. It takes time to move a tow truck across town. Don’t expect instant service when calling for a tow. Tows are categorized by priority. Interstate, Highways, busy streets, cars blocking traffic, child or pet locked in a car are all examples of top priority calls.
Here is a picture of a car stuck in a snowy ditch. This car would probable only need a extraction back onto the road if there is not any damage.
Car in Tow on Flatbed Truck
Ordering Towing Services
- Secure a safe waiting area
( If you are on the Interstate or Highway call 911 first ) - Identify your location
( Find a name near by business or home address ) - Spotting your location where there are no reference points
iPhone Use Siri “Hey Siri what is my location? Siri should give you an address and GPS latitude & Longitude coordinates like 35.12345 and – 81.33285) . - Android Phones or iPhones use Google Maps, Open Google maps and locate you car ( The Blue Dot ), press the screen, not on the blue dot, but just next to it and hold for 2 seconds. A information Pin should appear again giving an address and GPS coordinates. TRY THIS AT HOME TO MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS SET UP AND IT WORKS BEFORE RELYING ON IT AT A BREAKDOWN
Nationwide Average Towing Charges
Most tow companies charge $50 to $125 for a 5- to 10-mile local tow, or a $75 hook-up fee and $2 to $4 per mile for long-distance towing. The average 40-mile tow costs $125 to $250.
How To Avoid Price Gouging
There might be certain companies who could be deemed predatory that will try to take advantage of your situation and charge unreasonably high prices for towing. Unsavory organizations who know that you are desperate or in a time crunch may look to cash in on vulnerable drivers in need of assistance. These service providers may claim to have no standard pricing structure and attempt to charge you as they please.
In light of this, it’s a good idea to speak to a towing company in advance or ask your regular maintenance dealer for a trusted recommendation. Having the contact of a reliable towing service will prove beneficial, especially if you find yourself in a precarious situation.
Keys to Roadside Services 