“It” happens.  It’s just a fact of life.  When you’re on the road it is impossible to know exactly when you’ll need help should the unexpected “it” occur.   Fortunately you can avoid, at least some, of the stress by choosing a reputable towing service in advance.  Do you have the contact information of a towing service saved in your phone or written in a card that you keep in your vehicle at all times? If not, you need to take a few minutes to find out more about towing services in your area.

Here’s some reasons why…

Don’t Rely On Your Phone To Look Up A Towing Service

You might feel that you don’t need to find out about towing services in advance because you can always use your Smartphone to look up a local service if your vehicle breaks down. What would you do if your phone battery died? And what would you do if your vehicle broke down in an area where you do not get good service? You might be able to use your phone to find a nearby towing service but it is best to already have the phone number of a towing service saved up in your phone.

Additionally you’ll want to keep a second emergency phone in your car in case you are unable to use your primary phone. And you should write down the phone number of a roadside assistance service or keep their business card in your vehicle in case you can’t make a phone call and have to walk to a nearby gas station to find a phone.

Compare Your Options In Advance

Finding yourself stranded without having the phone number of a reliable and affordable towing service means you will have to use the first service you can find. This might be the first service you can find with your phone or the first towing company that another driver can recommend. You will have to pay the rate that this service charges and won’t get the chance to compare your options to find something more affordable.

The towing service you end up using might take your vehicle to a mechanic you are not familiar with and might not offer roadside repair services. Compare your options in advance to find a towing service with affordable rates and with a good reputation. A good towing service should take your vehicle to a mechanic of your choice and should also offer some basic roadside repairs such as charging your battery or changing a tire.

Talk To Your Insurance Provider

Your insurance provider will cover the cost of a towing service in some cases. However, you might not be able to use any towing service to get reimbursed by your insurance. You should also choose a towing service that will take your vehicle to a mechanic approved by your auto insurance provider. Contact your insurance provider to find out more about the local businesses they work with and to get recommendations. You might not be able to find a towing service or a mechanic approved by your insurance provider if you do not do some research in advance.

Finding a good towing service in advance only takes a few minute and can help you save a lot of money. Finding yourself stranded without knowing who to call is stressful and you shouldn’t rely on your phone to find a towing service in case you are unable to get online with your phone when your vehicle breaks down. Doing some research in advance gives you the possibility to compare prices and to choose a towing service that your insurance will reimburse.

Looking for Towing Service in Charlotte?

Stranded in Charlotte and need a trustworthy towing service? Why not call the best towing service in the Southeast.  Top Dogz Towing in Charlotte NC offers comprehensive, professional roadside assistance services available 24 hours a day – every day. And because we’re centrally located in Charlotte, we can guarantee our arrival at your location within 30 minutes of your call or sooner.

Whether you’re in need of jump-start assistance, lockout services, or you’ve been involved in an accident and need a tow, you will always receive best-in-class service from Top Dogz Towing.

Simply give us a call at 704-774-8669 and one of our knowledgeable towing service reps will be ready to assist you.