4 Ways to Know a Professional Towing Service

Emergency Towing Meets All the Criteria!

The truth is, many people just do not know which towing company they should choose when they need their car towed, or when they need their car’s battery changed or jump started. However, it’s not that hard.

You see, there are a few criteria that every vehicle towing company should meet. And, if they don’t meet those criteria, you should be wary of that company or just not use their services at all.  Let us explain.

• When you are in a frustrating, vulnerable position…you know, like when you’re stuck, perhaps broken down on the side of the road in the middle of the night, and you happen to need emergency roadside services etc. you don’t need a towing company that’s going to take advantage of you. When you’re in a desperate situation, you need a company you can trust.

• Thus, you should always listen to word of mouth recommendations. Why? Because a family member or a friend may have already worked with a few different towing companies and they can give you valuable information on the experiences they’ve already had. They can point out those companies that provided them with great service. They can also make sure you stay away from companies that took advantage of them.

• Another thing you should always do is- call around within your area and learn what the fees for towing for each company happens to be. You should find out how far they are willing to tow your car and if you must make an up-front payment, or whether the payment can be made through your insurance firm. You should also be intimately familiar with your own vehicle. This will help the tow company decide upon the best kind of tow truck to use in your situation.

• Finally, any tow company you ultimately decide upon should be licensed and insured. Make sure to check out each company you might use in the future thoroughly beforehand. This way, you can help prevent any unwelcome surprises.

One last thing, you may want to make certain that this tow company’s phone number is saved in a safe place either in your cell phone, or somewhere within your car. You never know when a situation may arise when you will be happy that you chose to keep it!
Remember to do this research in advance because you are not going to want to call different companies looking for the best quote or services when your car does break down.

Emergency Towing offers cars towing or charge battery services in San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland – Call us 24/7 on : (800) 518-8687