Different Needs For Towing Services

Adriana Noton
SubmitYOURArticle.com
July 23, 2011

When most people hear the phrase towing services, they think of an emergency on the road that renders a vehicle unable to be driven. Surely this one of the most important aspects of the towing industry, but there are many other uses for a tow truck as well.

One of the most common uses for tow trucks is indeed removing vehicles from the scene of an accident that cannot be removed otherwise. Not only is this service needed when two or more vehicles collide with one another and cause damage, but also when one vehicle hits a stationary object and sustains enough damage to get stuck.

Roadside emergencies other than accidents can result in needing a tow as well. Tire blowouts in which there is no spare present or readily available may need to be towed to a garage for tire purchase and replacement, and this will especially be the case if damage beyond just the tire is suspected.

With many newer vehicles, the security system on board can malfunction and render the entire vehicle unresponsive. This problem usually requires the intervention of a trained professional to solve and in order to get it to the shop a tow truck will be called. When this situation occurs, many people make it worse by attempting to use their keys and other objects to restart the security system and this can cause more damage.

Repossession of vehicles by banks and other agencies also make use of tow trucks. Even when a vehicle is surrendered voluntarily, a tow truck will generally be used to get it to the desired location. With involuntary repossessions there is a risk that the vehicle could be damaged in transit. This is especially the case if the repossession is parked on rough or uneven terrain.

There are many different types of tow trucks that are appropriate for a variety of different jobs. When it is important that the vehicle is moved as safely as possible, a flat bed is used. Many people prefer this method and will request it if at all possible. Another popular type is the boom truck, which has a large boom that can move easily and lift vehicles out of difficult to reach places.

Fees will vary, sometimes greatly, between different companies and different areas. Metropolitan areas are going to have a higher rate, typically, then rural places because the traffic that must be contended with raises the operating cost for the companies that are answering the call. One way that businesses who specialize in towing get a good amount of business is by being used by the city or county to tow cars that were in accidents or abandoned.

Though many people never give the industry much thought, towing services are a very important part of the day to day operations of life. Between keeping the roads free for traffic to flow freely and helping move vehicles in distress, the employees of these companies remain busy. While they may not always look like the friendliest people in the world, most tow truck drivers are experienced, capable and quite friendly once given an opportunity to be so.

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