Vehicle Roadside Breakdowns: To Tow or Not to Tow?

Having your vehicle roadside breakdown is one of the most inconvenient problems to have in your day-to-day life. We use our cars for everything, and when they break down, we feel helpless. If you have had a car breakdown recently, you are probably familiar with the feeling of helplessness, but if you haven’t and you fear that the day may be coming, it is important to have a game plan in place. When your vehicle breaks down, the first question you should ask yourself after ensuring that you are safe is whether or not you need to tow your car. Read the guide below to help you figure out how to make the best decision.

History of the Car

If your car has broken down before and you know exactly what the problem is, you may already have the solution. If this is the case, you may be able to make certain repairs right away and then get on with your day. This may be the case with minor issues like flat tyres or battery replacement. It is not recommended that you open the hood and start playing around with the mechanics if you do not have previous knowledge of issues. If there seems to be a deeper issue going on, you should call the towing company.

Location of the Breakdown

If your car breaks down on the side of a highway, then you are already in a location that is not safe to stay in for very long, so your only option may be to tow. If you are somewhere unfamiliar, the best thing you can do is search for “towing near me” on Google and find the best local towing company to come pick up your vehicle. In contrast, if your car breaks down in a residential neighbourhood not far from home, you may be able to call a family member to come and pick you up while you think of a game plan. It is safer to leave a broken-down car parked in a neighbourhood than on the side of a highway.

In some cases, you may also be able to call a mobile mechanic who can come to your location and fix your vehicle on the spot. This way, you do not have to tow your car, and you can drive away again once the job is done.

Weather Conditions

If your car breaks down on the side of the road during a rain or snowstorm, then the best thing you can do is stay within your vehicle and call a towing company. The weather may be too bad for a mobile mechanic or a family member to come help you, so calling a towing company is probably your best option for getting home safely and quickly. Tow trucks are built to carry a lot of weight through any weather conditions, and a lot of towing companies will tow your truck and bring you to the mechanic with them. This way, you have a safe ride to a warm place, and you can either stay there and wait for the repair to be done or ride the storm out.

Staying safe on the road is the main priority when it comes to roadside breakdowns, but it is also important to get your car fixed as soon as possible so that you can go back to daily life. The next time your car breaks down, make sure you have a plan and know a good towing company.

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