How to Call a Towing Service

Road Trip: 2 Occasions When You Will Need a Tow Truck

If you are planning a road trip, you will want to make sure you are properly prepared. Road trips can be very exciting. However, they can also be a little bit scary. If you are taking a road trip across Australia, it is likely you will be travelling through some remote places as you go from town to town. A road trip is also likely to place additional stress on your car as you will be covering many miles in a relatively short space of time. Before setting off on your trip, it is important that you make sure you have registered with a roadside tow company, as they will be able to help you if you get into difficulties. Below is a guide to some of the situations in which you may need towing services.

No gas in the tank

No matter how well prepared you are, there is always the risk that you will run out of gas. Ideally, you would keep your tank topped up with fuel. However, when covering large distances, it is easy to miss a turn off for a gas station or to take a route which doesn't take you near one. Because you are driving a long way, you will need to refuel your car much more often than usual. All of these factors increase the chance that you will find yourself stranded by the side of the road with no gas. If this happens, you can call on the roadside company who will send out a contractor with a can of fuel which can be used to get you back on the road. Alternatively, the tow truck driver can tow your car to the nearest gas station.

Damage to the tyres

If your road trip involves some cross country driving, you may find that your tyres take a beating. This is because your tyres are probably designed for use on the smooth roads of a city street rather than the rough roads found in the Outback. The uneven surface and sharp rocks on a country road could cause a puncture which will completely deflate your tyres. If this occurs, the one spare tyre you have may not be enough to get your car back on the road. If you are registered with a tow truck company, they will come out to rescue your car so it can be repaired at the local auto garage.

For further advice, you should contact a tow truck service.


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