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Common Misconceptions About Towing Companies In Edmonton

Common Misconceptions About Towing Companies In Edmonton

There are a number of common misconceptions or myths people often associate with towing companies. Surprisingly, one of the common myths is that tow truck companies take advantage of certain situations. Just imagine a situation where a person parks his or her car on illegal property, and the property owner calls a towing company to impound the car. In this situation, the tow truck company shouldn’t be blamed for their actions.

Contrary to what most Canadians think, tow truck operators make life easier in a number of ways. For example, when it comes to emergency roadside situations, towing services can be very helpful. Let’s take a look at some of the common misconceptions about towing companies:

Towing companies don’t operate 24/7

While some companies don’t provide services at night, there are contractors who provide emergency services no matter the time, day or night. If you need a tow truck operator at night in an emergency situation, you can’t just sit and wait for the morning. To resolve this problem, companies like Action Towing do provide 24/7 emergency services in Edmonton.

Too expensive

Tow truck services are certainly more expensive than cab services. Tow truck operations are expensive as they involve heavy equipment and skilled labor. An average customer doesn’t take into account the expenses of performing a safe and secure hauling process. It takes powerful tow trucks, skills, care, and equipment to transport an expensive object from one point to another, or recover and tow a vehicle where it needs to go.

However, there are fraudulent contractors that can rob you of your money. It’s advisable to hire a reputable company for your project so that you can save money, time, and inconvenience. Don’t risk your car or public safety by hauling your car without professional knowledge or equipment.

Towing is all they offer

Another common misconception is that these companies only offer towing services. This can be true in some cases. However, towing companies also provide a range of roadside assistance services like boosting, lockout, flat tire, and fuel delivery. An expert tow operator might also help you with some minor mechanical issues in case your car breaks down in the middle of the road. Action Towing offers a range of roadside assistance services in Edmonton and throughout Alberta.

Tow trucks take too long to arrive

A reliable towing company will always reach the vehicle in need on time and with the right equipment. Most people think it’s useless to call a tow truck company because they will take forever to arrive. While a tow truck can take a few minutes to arrive at the spot depending on the distance, it’s better if you ask the contractor about the expected arrival time. Bad weather or hazardous driving conditions may make it difficult for someone to arrive on time, a good tow truck company will take half an hour or less to arrive.

About Action Towing

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